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

The driving distance from Parsonsfield, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
36.77 mi
00h 57m
Flight
29.12 mi
46.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.12 mi
Kilometers
46.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.77 mi
Kilometers
59.18 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Parsonsfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parsonsfield
2026-04-19T01:04
Arrive West Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parsonsfield
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
Limington
ME

Town in Maine

From Parsonsfield
18.3 mi
00h 28m
To West Scarborough
18.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Middle Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Middle Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrill Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Merrill Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto North Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · North Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Parsonsfield Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Parsonsfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Doles Ridge Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Doles Ridge Road

  8. 8

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

    63 m · 4 sec · Edgecomb Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Cape Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Cape Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bar Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Portland Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Portland Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Broadturn Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · Broadturn 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 Parsonsfield 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Road
7.24 mi · 20%
Broadturn Road
6.1 mi · 17%
North Road
5.91 mi · 16%
Doles Ridge Road
4.72 mi · 13%
Parsonsfield Road
2.9 mi · 8%
Portland Road
2.42 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 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limington
00h 28m from Parsonsfield
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Parsonsfield and Rain Showers Likely near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Limington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Parsonsfield and 18.4 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Parsonsfield and Rain Showers Likely near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Limington

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

34 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

43 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parsonsfield and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 29.12 mi (46.87 km).

Parsonsfield

#1 Parsonsfield

Town in York County, Maine

Population1,971
Coordinates43.7270200, -70.9286800
Altitude220
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: Middle Road (-70.92871, 43.726893)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.86 $6.32 $12.63
Diesel $6.00 $7.80 $15.59

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 Parsonsfield and West Scarborough. The current time is 01:04:20.

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.