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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Carmel, ME is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.31 mi
02h 26m
Flight
107.59 mi
173.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.59 mi
Kilometers
173.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.31 mi
Kilometers
200.05 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Sat, May 30, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Sat, May 30, 5:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-05-30T00:48
Arrive Carmel
Sat, May 30, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From West Scarborough
62.1 mi
01h 13m
To Carmel
62.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.4 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont

    2002 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dixmont Road

    1834 ft · 39 sec · Dixmont Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Main Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
64.1 mi · 52%
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 42%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 3%
Plymouth Road
2.8 mi · 2%
ME 69
0.38 mi
Dixmont Road
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

64.1 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
01h 13m from West Scarborough
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving West Scarborough and Light Rain Likely near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from West Scarborough and 62.2 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.32 one way or $34.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around West Scarborough and Light Rain Likely near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Hallowell

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 107.59 mi (173.15 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Carmel

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,857
Coordinates44.7975700, -69.0511500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Carmel (-69.05115, 44.79757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.6 L · about $17.32
Round trip
$34.64
8.78 gal · 33.2 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.32 $34.64
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.57 $39.13
Premium $4.86 $21.33 $42.65
Diesel $6.00 $26.33 $52.65

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Carmel. The current time is 00:48:23.

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.