How far is Guilford, ME from West Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Guilford, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.93 mi
02h 23m
Flight
121.06 mi
194.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.06 mi
Kilometers
194.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.93 mi
Kilometers
223.59 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sun, May 3, 12:52 PM EDT
Return by in Guilford
Sun, May 3, 3:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-05-03T10:28
Arrive West Scarborough
Sun, May 3, 12:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Guilford
68.8 mi
01h 11m
To West Scarborough
70.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 3 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph N
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Guilford and West Scarborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guilford and West Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    707 ft · 12 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Dexter Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Crockett Road

    128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Grove Street

    3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Dam Street

    89 m · 6 sec · Dam Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1027 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guilford and West Scarborough.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 39%
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 36%
North Dexter Road
9.43 mi · 7%
Dexter Road
5.85 mi · 4%
Moosehead Trail
4.69 mi · 3%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

53.5 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 11m from Guilford
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Guilford and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Guilford to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Guilford and 70.1 miles from West Scarborough.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Guilford and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 121.06 mi (194.82 km).

Guilford

#1 Guilford

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,468
Coordinates45.1689400, -69.3844900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-69.384641, 45.169224)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.56 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.66
9.8 gal · 37.12 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.33 $38.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.84 $43.68
Premium $4.86 $23.80 $47.61
Diesel $6.00 $29.39 $58.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford and West Scarborough. The current time is 10:28:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.