How far is Searsmont, ME from West Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from Searsmont, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Searsmont and West Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Searsmont and West Scarborough.
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Start on New England Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · New England Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Belfast Augusta Road West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Belfast Augusta Road West
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Continue on Acadia Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road
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Continue on Belfast Road
1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road
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Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street
2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle
122 m · 7 sec · State Street
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Exit the rotary onto State Street
1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street
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Turn straight onto Armory Street
915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
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Turn straight onto Route 1
4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1
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Turn left onto Pine Point Road
58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point 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 Searsmont and West Scarborough.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Light Rain leaving Searsmont 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 Searsmont to West Scarborough?
The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Searsmont and 54.7 miles from West Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Searsmont and Mostly Cloudy near West Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Searsmont and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 80.67 mi (129.83 km).
#1 Searsmont
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,424 |
| Coordinates | 44.3617400, -69.1950400 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.17 | $36.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
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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