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

The driving distance from Trenton, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Road
159.82 mi
03h 03m
Flight
116.86 mi
188.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.86 mi
Kilometers
188.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.82 mi
Kilometers
257.2 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Tue, May 12, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Wed, May 13, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive West Scarborough
Tue, May 12, 9:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Trenton
78.2 mi
01h 31m
To West Scarborough
81.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Trenton Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Tuesday
Using Ellsworth as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bar Harbor Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Bar Harbor Road

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beechland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Beechland Road

  4. 4

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Bayside Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    85 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Route 1

    682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 1

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  22. 22

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  38. 38

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  42. 42

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 32%
Route 1
19.7 mi · 12%
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 11%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 8%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 6%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 5%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
01h 31m from Trenton
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Trenton and 81.6 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Palermo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palermo.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 116.86 mi (188.07 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

Town in Maine

Population1,568
Coordinates44.4389700, -68.3700200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Bar Harbor Road (-68.370178, 44.438944)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.35 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.28 gal · 42.7 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $4.86 $27.40 $54.80
Diesel $6.00 $33.82 $67.65

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and West Scarborough. The current time is 18:15:58.

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.