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

The driving distance from Oxford, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
43.64 mi
00h 55m
Flight
39.14 mi
62.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.14 mi
Kilometers
62.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.64 mi
Kilometers
70.23 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sun, May 31, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sun, May 31, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-05-30T23:36
Arrive West Scarborough
Sun, May 31, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Oxford
22.9 mi
00h 27m
To West Scarborough
20.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
51°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on King Street

    1980 ft · 55 sec · King Street

  2. 2

    Continue on King Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pigeon Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Maine Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Scarborough

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Haigis Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Route 1

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
19.7 mi · 45%
Maine Street
10.6 mi · 24%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.72 mi · 6%
Pigeon Hill Road
2.59 mi · 6%
Route 1
1.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

19.7 mi · 00h 23m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 27m from Oxford
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Oxford and 20.7 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oxford and Mostly Cloudy near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 39.14 mi (62.99 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population4,102
Coordinates44.1317400, -70.4931100
Altitude100
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: King Street (-70.493106, 44.131739)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
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
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $4.86 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $6.00 $9.24 $18.47

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and West Scarborough. The current time is 23:36:18.

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.