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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Berwick, ME is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37 mi
00h 57m
Flight
31.86 mi
51.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.86 mi
Kilometers
51.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37 mi
Kilometers
59.55 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwick
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-16T00:03
Arrive Berwick
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From West Scarborough
18.5 mi
00h 28m
To Berwick
18.5 mi
00h 28m

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
59°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Portland Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Flag Pond Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Flag Pond Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jenkins Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Jenkins Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    1041 ft · 25 sec · Buxton Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH

    2163 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford

    2472 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sanford Road

    3209 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Berwick Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Wells Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    2454 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Somersworth Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Somersworth Road

  16. 16

    Continue on School Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · School Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Somersworth Road

    1785 ft · 44 sec · Somersworth Road

  18. 18

    Continue on School Street

    2907 ft · 1 min · School Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    821 ft · 31 sec · Wilson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sullivan Street

    730 ft · 33 sec · Sullivan Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rochester Street

    145 m · 18 sec · Rochester Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rochester Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
15.1 mi · 41%
North Berwick Road
5.15 mi · 14%
School Street
4.43 mi · 12%
Jenkins Road
2.57 mi · 7%
Somersworth Road
2.57 mi · 7%
Wells Street
1.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 28m from West Scarborough
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Scarborough and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from West Scarborough and 18.5 miles from Berwick.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Scarborough and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwick.

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Berwick. Straight-line distance: 31.86 mi (51.27 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Berwick

Town in Maine

Population7,996
Coordinates43.2659200, -70.8645000
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Berwick (-70.8645, 43.26592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.86 $6.36 $12.73
Diesel $6.00 $7.86 $15.71

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 Berwick. The current time is 00:03:44.

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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.