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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
35.47 mi
00h 49m
Flight
31.78 mi
51.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.78 mi
Kilometers
51.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.47 mi
Kilometers
57.08 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Fri, Apr 17, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Fri, Apr 17, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-17T01:38
Arrive Brunswick
Fri, Apr 17, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Falmouth Foreside
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From West Scarborough
17.7 mi
00h 24m
To Brunswick
17.8 mi
00h 24m

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
56°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
28.2 mi · 80%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 12%
Pleasant Street
1.71 mi · 5%
US 1
1.31 mi · 4%
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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth Foreside
00h 24m from West Scarborough
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Falmouth Foreside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from West Scarborough and 17.8 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth Foreside

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

16 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 31.78 mi (51.15 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.86 $6.07 $12.15
Diesel $6.00 $7.50 $14.99

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 Brunswick. The current time is 01:38:57.

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.