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

The driving distance from Madawaska, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 357.5 miles (575.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280 miles (450.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
357.45 mi
05h 55m
Flight
280 mi
450.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280 mi
Kilometers
450.62 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.45 mi
Kilometers
575.26 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Tue, May 5, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Madawaska
Wed, May 6, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madawaska
2026-05-05T17:07
Arrive West Scarborough
Tue, May 5, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madawaska
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chester
ME

Town of the United States

From Madawaska
187.4 mi
02h 57m
To West Scarborough
170.1 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Avenue

    14 m · 4 sec · North 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vital Drive

    1148 ft · 2 min · Vital Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    794 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Rue Bridge

    1122 ft · 31 sec · Rue Bridge

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Promenade des Veterans

    91 m · 5 sec · Promenade des Veterans

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Saint-François

    150 m · 15 sec · Rue Saint-François

  8. 8

    Continue on Rue Emmerson

    1293 ft · 39 sec · Rue Emmerson

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rue De L' Église

    1402 ft · 41 sec · Rue De L' Église

  10. 10

    Continue on Boulevard Hébert

    3082 ft · 60 sec · Boulevard Hébert

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Route 2

    104.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Route 2

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 95: Houlton Me

    2440 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Route 95

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Route 95

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    201.6 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  16. 16

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 95
210 mi · 59%
Route 2
105 mi · 29%
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 14%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 1%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 1%
Boulevard Hébert
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

Route 95

Continue straight

202 mi · 03h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.5 mi
280 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
02h 57m from Madawaska
Leave By
5:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Madawaska and Mostly Sunny near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.5 miles (575.3 km) and usually takes 05h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.4 miles from Madawaska and 170.1 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 280 miles (450.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.75 one way or $99.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madawaska and Mostly Sunny near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chester, 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 Chester.

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

70 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

110 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

117 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madawaska and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 280 mi (450.62 km).

Madawaska

#1 Madawaska

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,715
Coordinates47.3553200, -68.3217100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: North 6th Avenue (-68.321517, 47.355284)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.61 gal
47.75 L · about $49.75
Round trip
$99.49
25.22 gal · 95.5 L
Estimated CO2
112.1 kg one way
Round trip: 224.1 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $49.75 $99.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $56.20 $112.41
Premium $4.86 $61.26 $122.52
Diesel $6.00 $75.62 $151.24

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Madawaska and West Scarborough. The current time is 17:07:53.

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.