How far is West Scarborough, ME from Boothbay Harbor, ME?

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
67.01 mi
01h 41m
Flight
42.65 mi
68.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.65 mi
Kilometers
68.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.01 mi
Kilometers
107.85 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boothbay Harbor
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 PM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 6:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-15T14:59
Arrive Boothbay Harbor
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From West Scarborough
33.5 mi
00h 50m
To Boothbay Harbor
33.6 mi
00h 50m

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
45°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and Boothbay Harbor.

  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

    26.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Boothbay Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle

    22 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road

    980 ft · 30 sec · Wiscasset Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Townsend Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Townsend Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Oak Street

    2060 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
28.2 mi · 42%
Route 1
10.2 mi · 15%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 14%
Wiscasset Road
5.12 mi · 8%
Boothbay Road
4.69 mi · 7%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Scarborough Connector

Merge slight left

26.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 50m from West Scarborough
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving West Scarborough and Areas Of Fog near Boothbay Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to Boothbay Harbor?

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from West Scarborough and 33.6 miles from Boothbay Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around West Scarborough and Areas Of Fog near Boothbay Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Boothbay Harbor. Straight-line distance: 42.65 mi (68.64 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Boothbay Harbor

#2 Boothbay Harbor

Town in Maine

Population2,225
Coordinates43.8523000, -69.6281000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Boothbay Harbor (-69.6281, 43.8523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.52 $21.04
Premium $4.86 $11.46 $22.93
Diesel $6.00 $14.15 $28.31

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 Boothbay Harbor. The current time is 14:59:06.

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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.