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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Gardiner, ME is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
58.76 mi
01h 13m
Flight
54.84 mi
88.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.84 mi
Kilometers
88.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.76 mi
Kilometers
94.57 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardiner
Tue, May 12, 7:18 PM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-05-12T18:05
Arrive Gardiner
Tue, May 12, 7:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From West Scarborough
29.4 mi
00h 36m
To Gardiner
29.4 mi
00h 36m

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
58°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.2 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner

    1774 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lewiston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Street

    916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Arcade Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Arcade Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arcade Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
51.3 mi · 87%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 7%
Lewiston Road
1.23 mi · 2%
Water Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Cobbossee Avenue
0.67 mi · 1%
ME 9
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Scarborough Connector

Merge slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 57m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 36m from West Scarborough
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny near Gardiner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from West Scarborough and 29.4 miles from Gardiner.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Gardiner. Straight-line distance: 54.84 mi (88.26 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Gardiner

City in Maine

Population5,685
Coordinates44.2300700, -69.7753200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Gardiner (-69.77532, 44.23007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.33
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.17 $16.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.23 $18.45
Premium $4.86 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $6.00 $12.41 $24.83

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 Gardiner. The current time is 18:05:14.

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.