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

The driving distance from Richmond, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.78 mi
00h 55m
Flight
46.23 mi
74.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.23 mi
Kilometers
74.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.78 mi
Kilometers
84.94 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
Wed, Apr 15, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-15T09:08
Arrive West Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 10:04 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
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Richmond
25.8 mi
00h 27m
To West Scarborough
27 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    86 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Front Street

    90 m · 14 sec · Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2136 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    41 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and West Scarborough.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
45.1 mi · 85%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 8%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 4%
Front Street
0.06 mi
Pine Point Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight right

41 mi · 00h 48m

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 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 27m from Richmond
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Areas Of Fog near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Richmond and 27 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Richmond and Areas Of Fog 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 Richmond and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 46.23 mi (74.4 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

Town in Maine, United States of America

Population3,485
Coordinates44.0873000, -69.7989300
Altitude0
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: (-69.799109, 44.087109)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.05 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.68
3.72 gal · 14.1 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.34 $14.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.86 $9.04 $18.07
Diesel $6.00 $11.15 $22.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and West Scarborough. The current time is 09:08:34.

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.