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

The driving distance from Vassalboro, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
80.31 mi
01h 22m
Flight
70.83 mi
113.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.83 mi
Kilometers
113.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.31 mi
Kilometers
129.25 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sat, May 30, 12:27 PM EDT
Return by in Vassalboro
Sat, May 30, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vassalboro
2026-05-30T11:05
Arrive West Scarborough
Sat, May 30, 12:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vassalboro
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Vassalboro
39.5 mi
00h 41m
To West Scarborough
40.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Augusta Bypass

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Alfond Roundabout

    30 m · 2 sec · Augusta Bypass

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass

    1837 ft · 25 sec · Augusta Bypass

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bonenfant Roundabout

    1 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    2084 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 63%
Bonenfant Roundabout
10.3 mi · 13%
Riverside Drive
9.74 mi · 12%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 5%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 3%
Augusta Bypass
2.1 mi · 3%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 41m from Vassalboro
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Vassalboro and Light Rain near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Vassalboro and 40.8 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Vassalboro and Light Rain near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vassalboro and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 70.83 mi (113.99 km).

Vassalboro

#1 Vassalboro

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,420
Coordinates44.4592300, -69.6775500
Altitude53
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: Riverside Drive (-69.677651, 44.459251)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.73 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.33
5.66 gal · 21.46 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.16 $22.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.61 $25.23
Premium $4.86 $13.75 $27.50
Diesel $6.00 $16.97 $33.94

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Vassalboro and West Scarborough. The current time is 11:05:41.

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.