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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North 6th Avenue
14 m · 4 sec · North 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vital Drive
1148 ft · 2 min · Vital Drive
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
794 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Rue Bridge
1122 ft · 31 sec · Rue Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Promenade des Veterans
91 m · 5 sec · Promenade des Veterans
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Saint-François
150 m · 15 sec · Rue Saint-François
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Continue on Rue Emmerson
1293 ft · 39 sec · Rue Emmerson
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Turn right onto Rue De L' Église
1402 ft · 41 sec · Rue De L' Église
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Continue on Boulevard Hébert
3082 ft · 60 sec · Boulevard Hébert
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Take the ramp right
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 2
104.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Route 2
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Take the exit slight right toward 95: Houlton Me
2440 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 95
8.8 mi · 10 min · Route 95
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Continue straight
201.6 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
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Turn straight onto Route 1
4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1
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Turn left onto Pine Point Road
58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road
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Turn right
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madawaska and West Scarborough.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Route 95
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202 mi · 03h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madawaska and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 280 mi (450.62 km).
#1 Madawaska
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 47.3553200, -68.3217100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 575 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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