How far is West Scarborough, ME from Cape Neddick, ME?

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Cape Neddick, ME is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
37.9 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.53 mi
45.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.9 mi
Kilometers
61 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Neddick
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Cape Neddick
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Wells Beach Station
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From West Scarborough
19 mi
00h 25m
To Cape Neddick
19 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
Cape Neddick Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and Cape Neddick.

  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

    27.3 mi · 29 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward York, York Beach

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    532 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spur Road

    2395 ft · 57 sec · Spur Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US Route 1

    3.5 mi · 6 min · US Route 1

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hutchins Lane

    13 m · 2 sec · Hutchins Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hutchins Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
27.3 mi · 72%
US Route 1
3.48 mi · 9%
Jenkins Road
2.57 mi · 7%
Flag Pond Road
1.26 mi · 3%
Route 1
1.01 mi · 3%
Portland Road
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

27.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Beach Station
00h 25m from West Scarborough
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Cape Neddick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to Cape Neddick?

The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from West Scarborough and 19 miles from Cape Neddick.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wells Beach Station, 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 Wells Beach Station.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

1 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

27 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Cape Neddick. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.92 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Cape Neddick

#2 Cape Neddick

Census-designated place in York County, Maine

Population2,568
Coordinates43.1937000, -70.6208900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Cape Neddick (-70.62089, 43.1937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.00 $8.04 $16.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Cape Neddick. The current time is 00:58:17.

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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.