How far is West Scarborough, ME from Frenchville, ME?
The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Frenchville, ME is about 335.2 miles (539.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 06h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Scarborough and Frenchville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and Frenchville.
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Start on the route
8 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Route 1
850 ft · 30 sec · Route 1
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
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Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 58 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
160.7 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten
1493 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
21 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Route 11
933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11
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Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road
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Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Main Street
2216 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Station Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Portage Road
15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road
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Continue on Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
655 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Frenchville Road
7 mi · 11 min · Frenchville Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Saint Agatha Avenue
22 m · 8 sec · Saint Agatha Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Scarborough and Frenchville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
161 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny near Frenchville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to Frenchville?
The road trip is about 335.2 miles (539.4 km) and usually takes 06h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Howland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from West Scarborough and 167.6 miles from Frenchville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.77 one way or $103.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny near Frenchville.
Stop Ideas Near Howland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Frenchville. Straight-line distance: 274.22 mi (441.31 km).
#1 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frenchville
Frenchville is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2808700, -68.3797600 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frenchville (-68.37976, 47.28087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 539 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.38 | $51.77 | $103.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $58.26 | $116.53 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $64.00 | $128.00 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $76.13 | $152.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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