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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Dayton, ME is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
13.91 mi
00h 32m
Flight
9.51 mi
15.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.51 mi
Kilometers
15.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.91 mi
Kilometers
22.38 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Tue, May 12, 6:50 PM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Tue, May 12, 7:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-05-12T18:18
Arrive Dayton
Tue, May 12, 6:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From West Scarborough
7 mi
00h 16m
To Dayton
7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Portland Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Spring Hill Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Spring Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Industrial Park Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Industrial Park Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street

    766 ft · 23 sec · North Street

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    71 m · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Street

    43 m · 4 sec · North Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Garfield Street

    1 km · 2 min · Garfield Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bradley Street

    2628 ft · 53 sec · Bradley Street

  12. 12

    Continue on New County Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · New County Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hollis Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Hollis Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bickford Road

    1905 ft · 1 min · Bickford Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wilderness Drive

    1485 ft · 2 min · Wilderness Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilderness Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New County Road
4.62 mi · 33%
Portland Road
2.15 mi · 15%
Industrial Park Road
1.85 mi · 13%
Hollis Road
1.45 mi · 10%
Route 1
1.01 mi · 7%
Spring Hill Road
0.82 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

New County Road

Continue on New County Road

4.62 mi · 00h 08m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 16m from West Scarborough
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from West Scarborough and 7 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 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 $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Saco

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 9.51 mi (15.3 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Dayton

Town in Maine, USA

Population2,107
Coordinates43.549722, -70.575555
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Dayton (-70.575555, 43.549722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.87
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.93 $3.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.18 $4.37
Premium $4.86 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $6.00 $2.94 $5.88

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Dayton. The current time is 18:18:14.

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.