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

The driving distance from Newfield, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.74 mi
00h 43m
Flight
23.59 mi
37.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.59 mi
Kilometers
37.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.74 mi
Kilometers
46.26 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM EDT
Return by in Newfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newfield
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive West Scarborough
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hollis Center
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From Newfield
15 mi
00h 21m
To West Scarborough
13.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    3178 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elm Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    748 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Doles Ridge Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Doles Ridge Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Edgecomb Bridge

    63 m · 4 sec · Edgecomb Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Cape Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Cape Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bar Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Portland Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Portland Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadturn Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · Broadturn Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Road
7.24 mi · 25%
Broadturn Road
6.1 mi · 21%
Doles Ridge Road
4.72 mi · 16%
Elm Street
3.39 mi · 12%
Portland Road
2.42 mi · 8%
Bar Mills Road
2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Cape Road

Continue on Cape Road

7.24 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollis Center
00h 21m from Newfield
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hollis Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Newfield and 13.8 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Hollis Center

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

17 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newfield and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 23.59 mi (37.97 km).

Newfield

#1 Newfield

Town in Maine

Population1,588
Coordinates43.6481300, -70.8470100
Altitude119
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: Water Street (-70.846989, 43.648371)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.97
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.98 $7.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.50 $9.00
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.81
Diesel $6.00 $6.06 $12.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newfield and West Scarborough. The current time is 21:28:27.

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.