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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Gorham, ME is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
10.04 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.05 mi
12.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.05 mi
Kilometers
12.96 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.04 mi
Kilometers
16.15 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gorham
Fri, Apr 17, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Fri, Apr 17, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-17T01:39
Arrive Gorham
Fri, Apr 17, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
5 mi
00h 11m
To Gorham
5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Payne Road

    531 ft · 18 sec · Payne Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Payne Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Payne Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Beech Ridge Road

    4.6 mi · 11 min · Beech Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gorham Road

    1152 ft · 28 sec · Gorham Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Street

    26 m · 2 sec · South Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Street

    150 m · 9 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beech Ridge Road
4.59 mi · 46%
South Street
2.94 mi · 29%
Payne Road
1.09 mi · 11%
County Road
0.85 mi · 9%
Gorham Road
0.22 mi · 2%
Route 1
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Beech Ridge Road

Turn left onto Beech Ridge Road

4.59 mi · 00h 11m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 11m from West Scarborough
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Scarborough and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gorham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 5 miles from West Scarborough and 5 miles from Gorham.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Scarborough and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gorham.

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 Gorham. Straight-line distance: 8.05 mi (12.96 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Gorham (-70.44422, 43.67952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.38
Round trip
$2.76
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.38 $2.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.56 $3.12
Premium $4.86 $1.70 $3.40
Diesel $6.00 $2.10 $4.20

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Gorham. The current time is 01:39:43.

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.