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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to China, ME is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
87.44 mi
01h 53m
Flight
76.22 mi
122.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.22 mi
Kilometers
122.66 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.44 mi
Kilometers
140.72 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in China
Wed, May 13, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Thu, May 14, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-05-13T20:33
Arrive China
Wed, May 13, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From West Scarborough
43.7 mi
00h 56m
To China
43.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 3

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 3

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1470 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Causeway Road

    34 m · 5 sec · Causeway Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Causeway Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 60%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 11%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 9%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 5%
Augusta Bypass
2.54 mi · 3%
Route 3
2.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Scarborough Connector

Merge slight left

50.4 mi · 00h 58m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 56m from West Scarborough
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving West Scarborough and Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near China.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from West Scarborough and 43.7 miles from China.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around West Scarborough and Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near China.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and China. Straight-line distance: 76.22 mi (122.66 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 China

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Population4,339
Coordinates44.4786800, -69.5172600
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: China (-69.51726, 44.47868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $12.19
Round trip
$24.38
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.19 $24.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.77 $27.54
Premium $4.86 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $6.00 $18.53 $37.06

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and China. The current time is 20:33:26.

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.