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

The driving distance from Readfield, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
69.44 mi
01h 20m
Flight
60.24 mi
96.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.24 mi
Kilometers
96.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.44 mi
Kilometers
111.75 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Readfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Readfield
2026-04-18T09:20
Arrive West Scarborough
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Readfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Readfield
33.7 mi
00h 40m
To West Scarborough
35.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Route 133

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 133

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    23.9 mi · 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Scarborough

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Haigis Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Route 1

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Readfield 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
31.6 mi · 45%
US 202
6.58 mi · 9%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 7%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 7%
Winthrop Road
3.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

23.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 40m from Readfield
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Readfield 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 Readfield to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Readfield and 35.7 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Readfield and Mostly Cloudy near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Readfield and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 60.24 mi (96.94 km).

Readfield

#1 Readfield

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,586
Coordinates44.3878500, -69.9667200
Altitude86
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: Winthrop Road (-69.966648, 44.387839)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.67
Round trip
$19.33
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.67 $19.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.92 $21.84
Premium $4.86 $11.90 $23.80
Diesel $6.00 $14.69 $29.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Readfield and West Scarborough. The current time is 09:20:43.

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.