How far is South Berwick, ME from West Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from South Berwick, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.8 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.41 mi
50.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.41 mi
Kilometers
50.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.8 mi
Kilometers
59.23 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sun, May 31, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in South Berwick
Sun, May 31, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Berwick
2026-05-31T02:21
Arrive West Scarborough
Sun, May 31, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Berwick
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
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From South Berwick
18.4 mi
00h 23m
To West Scarborough
18.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Berwick and West Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Scotts Court

    70 m · 12 sec · Scotts Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    59 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Portland Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Wells Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Berwick Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sanford Road

    3133 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    93 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    2667 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Saco

    937 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2364 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Portland Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Turn right

    16 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Berwick 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
15.5 mi · 42%
North Berwick Road
5.16 mi · 14%
Portland Street
3.69 mi · 10%
Portland Road
3.27 mi · 9%
Elm Street
2.74 mi · 7%
I 195 East
1.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

15.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 23m from South Berwick
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Berwick and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Berwick to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from South Berwick and 18.4 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Berwick and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Berwick and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 31.41 mi (50.55 km).

South Berwick

#1 South Berwick

Town in Maine

Population7,613
Coordinates43.2345300, -70.8095000
Altitude34
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: Scotts Court (-70.809593, 43.234502)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.86 $6.32 $12.63
Diesel $6.00 $7.80 $15.59

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between South Berwick and West Scarborough. The current time is 02:21:52.

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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.