How far is West Kennebunk, ME from West Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from West Kennebunk, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Kennebunk and West Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Kennebunk and West Scarborough.
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Start on Mill Street
119 m · 14 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Alfred Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Fletcher Street
1062 ft · 30 sec · Fletcher Street
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Turn left
566 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.1 mi · 10 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
2667 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Saco
937 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2364 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Portland Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Road
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Continue on Route 1
1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Turn right
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Kennebunk and West Scarborough.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.1 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving West Kennebunk and Sunny near West Scarborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Kennebunk to West Scarborough?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from West Kennebunk and 8.9 miles from West Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Kennebunk and Sunny near West Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Biddeford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Biddeford.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Kennebunk and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 14.79 mi (23.81 km).
#1 West Kennebunk
Situated inland from the Atlantic coastline in York County, Maine, this census-designated place constitutes a distinct village within the town of Kennebunk.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.4087000, -70.5814400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.38 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $4.05 | $8.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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