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

The driving distance from Skowhegan, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
103.23 mi
01h 44m
Flight
88.95 mi
143.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.95 mi
Kilometers
143.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.23 mi
Kilometers
166.13 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sun, May 3, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Skowhegan
Sun, May 3, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skowhegan
2026-05-03T05:27
Arrive West Scarborough
Sun, May 3, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Skowhegan
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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Skowhegan
51 mi
00h 52m
To West Scarborough
52.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Island Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Island Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Water Street

    114 m · 16 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    40 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    131 m · 23 sec · Commercial Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1579 ft · 53 sec · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Waterville Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Skowhegan Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skowhegan 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 49%
Skowhegan Road
37.8 mi · 37%
Waterville Road
6.79 mi · 7%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 4%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 2%
Madison Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 52m from Skowhegan
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Skowhegan and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Skowhegan to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 miles from Skowhegan and 52.3 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Skowhegan and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
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Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
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Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skowhegan and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 88.95 mi (143.15 km).

Skowhegan

#1 Skowhegan

Town in Maine, USA

Population8,238
Coordinates44.7650600, -69.7192200
Altitude52
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: US 2 (-69.719253, 44.765086)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.79 L · about $14.36
Round trip
$28.72
7.28 gal · 27.58 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.36 $28.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.22 $32.45
Premium $4.86 $17.68 $35.37
Diesel $6.00 $21.83 $43.66

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Skowhegan and West Scarborough. The current time is 05:27:08.

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.