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

The driving distance from Shapleigh, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
33.17 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.14 mi
37.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.14 mi
Kilometers
37.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.17 mi
Kilometers
53.38 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Shapleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shapleigh
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive West Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shapleigh
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
Alfred
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Shapleigh
15.9 mi
00h 25m
To West Scarborough
17.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shapleigh Corner Road

    65 m · 7 sec · Shapleigh Corner Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Shapleigh Corner Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Emery Mills Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street

    694 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Alfred Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    44 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    69 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Portland Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  18. 18

    Turn right

    16 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 25%
Main Street
4.52 mi · 14%
Alfred Street
3.74 mi · 11%
Portland Road
3.27 mi · 10%
Shapleigh Corner Road
2.83 mi · 9%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Alfred Road

Continue on Alfred Road

8.23 mi · 00h 09m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alfred
00h 25m from Shapleigh
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Shapleigh and Rain Showers Likely near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Alfred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Shapleigh and 17.3 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shapleigh and Rain Showers Likely near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Alfred

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

33 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shapleigh and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 23.14 mi (37.24 km).

Shapleigh

#1 Shapleigh

Town in Maine

Population2,769
Coordinates43.5406400, -70.8481200
Altitude178
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: Shapleigh Corner Road (-70.848048, 43.540664)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.86 $5.68 $11.37
Diesel $6.00 $7.02 $14.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Shapleigh and West Scarborough. The current time is 01:10:17.

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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.