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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Arundel, ME is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.85 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.74 mi
22.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.74 mi
Kilometers
22.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.85 mi
Kilometers
25.51 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arundel
Wed, Apr 15, 1:35 PM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-15T13:05
Arrive Arundel
Wed, Apr 15, 1:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Scarborough
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Biddeford
ME

City in York County, Maine

From West Scarborough
8 mi
00h 15m
To Arundel
8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
Arundel Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Today
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 4 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Portland Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Log Cabin Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Log Cabin Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Log Cabin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portland Road
5.95 mi · 38%
Log Cabin Road
3.54 mi · 22%
Main Street
2.24 mi · 14%
Elm Street
1.99 mi · 13%
Alfred Street
1.09 mi · 7%
Route 1
1.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Log Cabin Road

Turn left onto Log Cabin Road

3.54 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biddeford
00h 15m from West Scarborough
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Arundel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 miles from West Scarborough and 8 miles from Arundel.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around West Scarborough and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Arundel.

Stop Ideas Near Biddeford

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

7 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Arundel. Straight-line distance: 13.74 mi (22.11 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Arundel

Town in York County, Maine, United States

Population4,457
Coordinates43.3825900, -70.4778300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Arundel (-70.47783, 43.38259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.21
Round trip
$4.42
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.21 $4.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.50 $4.99
Premium $4.86 $2.72 $5.44
Diesel $6.00 $3.36 $6.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Arundel. The current time is 13:05:04.

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.