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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Appleton, ME is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
92.98 mi
02h 07m
Flight
75.29 mi
121.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.29 mi
Kilometers
121.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.98 mi
Kilometers
149.63 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Appleton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-16T00:02
Arrive Appleton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From West Scarborough
46.4 mi
01h 03m
To Appleton
46.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Route 1

    850 ft · 30 sec · Route 1

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    49.2 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner

    1774 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lewiston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Street

    916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    974 ft · 34 sec · Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  16. 16

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

    3098 ft · 53 sec · Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Rockland Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Rockland Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Heald Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Heald Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sennebec Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Sennebec Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Sennebec Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sennebec Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Sennebec Road

    2979 ft · 1 min · Sennebec Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
51.3 mi · 55%
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 9%
Sennebec Road
5.65 mi · 6%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 5%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 5%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Scarborough Connector

Merge slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
01h 03m from West Scarborough
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Scarborough and Areas Of Fog near Appleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from West Scarborough and 46.5 miles from Appleton.

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

The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.94 one way or $25.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Scarborough and Areas Of Fog near Appleton.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Appleton. Straight-line distance: 75.29 mi (121.16 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Appleton

Town in Knox County, Maine

Population1,381
Coordinates44.2892400, -69.2508800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Appleton (-69.25088, 44.28924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.42 L · about $12.94
Round trip
$25.88
6.56 gal · 24.84 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.94 $25.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.62 $29.24
Premium $4.86 $15.93 $31.87
Diesel $6.00 $19.67 $39.34

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Appleton. The current time is 00:02:27.

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.