How far is Porter, ME from West Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from Porter, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Porter and West Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter and West Scarborough.
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Start on Ossipee Trail
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn left onto Federal Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Federal Street
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Continue on Maple Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ossipee Trail
8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saco Road
5 m · 1 sec · Saco Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Saco Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Saco Road
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Continue on Long Plains Road
8.2 mi · 15 min · Long Plains Road
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Continue on Broadturn Road
6.1 mi · 15 min · Broadturn 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 Porter and West Scarborough.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ossipee Trail
Continue on Ossipee Trail
8.18 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Porter 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 Porter to West Scarborough?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 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?
Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Porter and 21.9 miles from West Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Porter and Mostly Sunny near West Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Standish
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Standish.
Portland Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Porter and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 31.36 mi (50.47 km).
#1 Porter
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,525 |
| Coordinates | 43.7959100, -70.9325600 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
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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