How far is Kittery Point, ME from West Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Kittery Point, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.25 mi
00h 48m
Flight
37.29 mi
60.01 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Kittery Point.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.29 mi
Kilometers
60.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.25 mi
Kilometers
69.6 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Kittery Point
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kittery Point
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive West Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kittery Point
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
Wells Beach Station
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From Kittery Point
21.6 mi
00h 24m
To West Scarborough
21.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Kittery Point Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kittery Point and West Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Pepperrell Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pepperrell Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Whipple Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Whipple Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Shapleigh Road

    2189 ft · 1 min · Shapleigh Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogers Road

    2687 ft · 2 min · Rogers Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Rogers Road

    724 ft · 26 sec · Rogers Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto State Road

    153 m · 17 sec · State Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    32.8 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    2667 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Saco

    937 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2364 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Portland Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Turn right

    16 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
32.8 mi · 76%
Portland Road
3.27 mi · 8%
I 195 East
1.86 mi · 4%
Route 1
1.78 mi · 4%
Whipple Road
1.09 mi · 3%
Pepperrell Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Beach Station
00h 24m from Kittery Point
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kittery Point and 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 Kittery Point to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Kittery Point and 21.6 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kittery Point and Mostly Cloudy near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wells Beach Station, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wells Beach Station.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

1 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

27 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kittery Point and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 37.29 mi (60.01 km).

Kittery Point

#1 Kittery Point

Census-designated place in York County, Maine

Population1,012
Coordinates43.0834200, -70.7078300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Pepperrell Road (-70.708085, 43.082944)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $6.04
Round trip
$12.07
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.04 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.82 $13.64
Premium $4.86 $7.43 $14.87
Diesel $6.00 $9.18 $18.35

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kittery Point and West Scarborough. The current time is 23:36:26.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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