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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Eastport, ME is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.71 mi
05h 30m
Flight
191.84 mi
308.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.84 mi
Kilometers
308.73 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.71 mi
Kilometers
419.57 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastport
Sun, May 31, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Sun, May 31, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-05-30T22:07
Arrive Eastport
Sun, May 31, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Scarborough
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hermon
ME

Town in Maine

From West Scarborough
130.2 mi
02h 45m
To Eastport
130.5 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
Eastport Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Calais as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    89.4 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Houlton Road

    1047 ft · 14 sec · Houlton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 1

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Baring Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Baring Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street

    2674 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Route 1

    156 m · 9 sec · Route 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on River Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Continue on River Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · River Road

  21. 21

    Continue on US Route 1

    11.6 mi · 17 min · US Route 1

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · County Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1936 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto High Street

    9 m · 1 sec · High Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 395 South
90.5 mi · 35%
Maine Turnpike
79.2 mi · 30%
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 20%
US Route 1
11.6 mi · 4%
Route 1
8.02 mi · 3%
County Road
6.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 395 South

Continue straight

89.4 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
191.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hermon
02h 45m from West Scarborough
Leave By
5:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Cloudy near Eastport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km) and usually takes 05h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hermon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from West Scarborough and 130.5 miles from Eastport.

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

The direct path is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.29 one way or $72.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hermon

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

8 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

22 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

39 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Eastport. Straight-line distance: 191.84 mi (308.73 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Eastport

City in Washington County, Maine, United States

Population1,275
Coordinates44.9061900, -66.9899800
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Eastport (-66.98998, 44.90619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.82 L · about $36.29
Round trip
$72.59
18.4 gal · 69.64 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $36.29 $72.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $41.00 $82.01
Premium $4.86 $44.69 $89.39
Diesel $6.00 $55.17 $110.34

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Eastport. The current time is 22:07:40.

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.