How far is Steep Falls, ME from West Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Steep Falls, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.28 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.34 mi
32.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.34 mi
Kilometers
32.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.28 mi
Kilometers
35.86 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Tue, Nov 10, 6:55 PM EST
Return by in Steep Falls
Tue, Nov 10, 7:31 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Steep Falls
2026-11-10T18:19
Arrive West Scarborough
Tue, Nov 10, 6:55 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Steep Falls
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Gorham
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Steep Falls
12.6 mi
00h 17m
To West Scarborough
9.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Steep Falls and West Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    49 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pequawket Trail

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Pequawket Trail

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ossipee Trail West

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail West

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bernard P. Rines Bypass

    16 m · 1 sec · Bernard P. Rines Bypass

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Bernard P. Rines Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bernard P. Rines Bypass

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Narragansett Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Narragansett Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Narragansett Trail

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Narragansett Trail

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Long Plains Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Long Plains Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadturn Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · Broadturn Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Steep Falls 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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail West
7.83 mi · 35%
Broadturn Road
6.1 mi · 27%
Pequawket Trail
5.43 mi · 24%
Narragansett Trail
2.18 mi · 10%
Long Plains Road
1.48 mi · 7%
Narragansett Street
1.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail West

At the end of the road, turn left onto Ossipee Trail West

7.83 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gorham
00h 17m from Steep Falls
Leave By
7:18 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Steep Falls and Partly Sunny near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Steep Falls to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gorham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Steep Falls and 9.7 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Steep Falls and Partly Sunny near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Gorham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

19 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

20 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

34 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Steep Falls and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 20.34 mi (32.73 km).

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#1 Steep Falls

Steep Falls is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7939700, -70.6525600
Altitude90
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: Main Street (-70.65245, 43.793858)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.57
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $3.28 $6.57
Mid-grade $4.74 $3.75 $7.49
Premium $5.23 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $6.32 $4.99 $9.98

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Steep Falls and West Scarborough. The current time is 18:19:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.