How far is West Scarborough, ME from Harpswell Center, ME?

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Harpswell Center, ME is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
44.24 mi
01h 06m
Flight
25.74 mi
41.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.74 mi
Kilometers
41.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.24 mi
Kilometers
71.2 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harpswell Center
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Harpswell Center
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Yarmouth
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From West Scarborough
22.1 mi
00h 33m
To Harpswell Center
22.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and Harpswell Center.

  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

    26.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Maine Street

    1570 ft · 58 sec · Maine Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bath Road

    1077 ft · 39 sec · Bath Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sills Drive

    993 ft · 34 sec · Sills Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Harpswell Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Harpswell Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Harpswell Neck Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Harpswell Neck Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harpswell Neck Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
28.2 mi · 64%
Harpswell Road
4.41 mi · 10%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 10%
Harpswell Neck Road
3.65 mi · 8%
Pleasant Street
1.73 mi · 4%
US 1
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Scarborough Connector

Merge slight left

26.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarmouth
00h 33m from West Scarborough
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving West Scarborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harpswell Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to Harpswell Center?

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from West Scarborough and 22.1 miles from Harpswell Center.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Scarborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harpswell Center.

Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

9 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

32 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Harpswell Center. Straight-line distance: 25.74 mi (41.42 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 Harpswell Center

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population5,281
Coordinates43.8017500, -69.9842100
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Harpswell Center (-69.98421, 43.80175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.91 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.82 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Harpswell Center. The current time is 22:05:40.

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.