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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Acton, ME is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
32.59 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.25 mi
42.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.25 mi
Kilometers
42.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.59 mi
Kilometers
52.45 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acton
Fri, Apr 17, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Fri, Apr 17, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-17T03:01
Arrive Acton
Fri, Apr 17, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Scarborough
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
Alfred
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From West Scarborough
16.3 mi
00h 26m
To Acton
16.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 1

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Portland Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bridge Street

    544 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Emery Mills Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 109

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 109

  19. 19

    Turn right onto H Road

    955 ft · 28 sec · H Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sam Page Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Sam Page Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sam Page Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 25%
Main Street
4.5 mi · 14%
Alfred Street
3.78 mi · 12%
State Route 109
3.39 mi · 10%
Portland Road
3.27 mi · 10%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Alfred Road

Continue on Alfred Road

8.23 mi · 00h 09m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alfred
00h 26m from West Scarborough
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Scarborough and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Acton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Alfred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from West Scarborough and 16.3 miles from Acton.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Scarborough and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Acton.

Stop Ideas Near Alfred

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

33 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Acton. Straight-line distance: 26.25 mi (42.25 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Acton

#2 Acton

Town in Maine

Population2,636
Coordinates43.5342500, -70.9097800
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Acton (-70.90978, 43.53425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.13 $10.25
Premium $4.86 $5.59 $11.17
Diesel $6.00 $6.90 $13.79

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Acton. The current time is 03:01:38.

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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.