How far is West Scarborough, ME from Cumberland Center, ME?

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Cumberland Center, ME is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.74 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.9 mi
27.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.9 mi
Kilometers
27.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.74 mi
Kilometers
30.16 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland Center
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-18T23:49
Arrive Cumberland Center
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Scarborough
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Westbrook
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From West Scarborough
9.4 mi
00h 15m
To Cumberland Center
9.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and Cumberland Center.

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Haigis Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    671 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2698 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8 mi · 10 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

    1851 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gray Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gray Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Falmouth Road

    1125 ft · 27 sec · Falmouth Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Winn Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Winn Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Blanchard Road

    28 m · 4 sec · Blanchard Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blanchard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
9.18 mi · 49%
Winn Road
3.1 mi · 17%
Haigis Parkway
2.08 mi · 11%
Route 1
1.7 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.09 mi · 6%
Gray Road
0.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

8.01 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 15m from West Scarborough
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Cloudy near Cumberland Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to Cumberland Center?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from West Scarborough and 9.4 miles from Cumberland Center.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Scarborough and Mostly Cloudy near Cumberland Center.

Stop Ideas Near Westbrook

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

7 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

21 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Cumberland Center. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.19 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Cumberland Center

#2 Cumberland Center

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population2,499
Coordinates43.7964700, -70.2589400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Cumberland Center (-70.25894, 43.79647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.21
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.60 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.41
Diesel $6.00 $3.96 $7.92

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 Cumberland Center. The current time is 23:49:39.

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.