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

The driving distance from Phippsburg, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.5 mi
01h 00m
Flight
33.44 mi
53.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.44 mi
Kilometers
53.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.5 mi
Kilometers
82.88 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Wed, May 13, 7:52 PM EDT
Return by in Phippsburg
Wed, May 13, 8:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phippsburg
2026-05-13T18:52
Arrive West Scarborough
Wed, May 13, 7:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phippsburg
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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Phippsburg
25 mi
00h 30m
To West Scarborough
26.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Higgins Lane

    55 m · 9 sec · Higgins Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parker Head Road

    68 m · 10 sec · Parker Head Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    137 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on High Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Richardson Street

    1266 ft · 35 sec · Richardson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Western Avenue

    890 ft · 26 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road

    1246 ft · 25 sec · State Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Congress Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Congress Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Congress Avenue

    719 ft · 19 sec · Congress Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 South

    889 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 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 Phippsburg and West Scarborough.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
26.7 mi · 52%
US 1 South
7.84 mi · 15%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 8%
Main Road
4.12 mi · 8%
High Street
2.21 mi · 4%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 30m from Phippsburg
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Phippsburg and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Phippsburg to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Phippsburg and 26.4 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Phippsburg and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phippsburg and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 33.44 mi (53.82 km).

Phippsburg

#1 Phippsburg

Town in Maine, US

Population2,275
Coordinates43.8206400, -69.8147700
Altitude15
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: Higgins Lane (-69.814386, 43.820595)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.36
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.18 $14.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.11 $16.22
Premium $4.86 $8.84 $17.68
Diesel $6.00 $10.91 $21.83

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Phippsburg and West Scarborough. The current time is 18:52:20.

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.