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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Hollis Center, ME is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
12.05 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.55 mi
16.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.55 mi
Kilometers
16.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.05 mi
Kilometers
19.4 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollis Center
Tue, May 12, 7:43 PM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-05-12T19:17
Arrive Hollis Center
Tue, May 12, 7:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Buxton
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From West Scarborough
6 mi
00h 12m
To Hollis Center
6 mi
00h 12m

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
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Route 1

    42 m · 16 sec · Route 1

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadturn Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · Broadturn Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Portland Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Portland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bar Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cape Road

    661 ft · 13 sec · Cape Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cape Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Scarborough and Hollis 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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadturn Road
6.07 mi · 50%
Portland Road
2.42 mi · 20%
Bar Mills Road
2 mi · 17%
Main Street
1.41 mi · 12%
Cape Road
0.12 mi · 1%
Route 1
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Broadturn Road

Turn left onto Broadturn Road

6.07 mi · 00h 15m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buxton
00h 12m from West Scarborough
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny near Hollis Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Buxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from West Scarborough and 6 miles from Hollis Center.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buxton

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

17 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

18 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Hollis Center. Straight-line distance: 10.55 mi (16.98 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 Hollis Center

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,637
Coordinates43.6050800, -70.5931100
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Hollis Center (-70.59311, 43.60508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.39
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.70 $3.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.92 $3.83
Premium $4.86 $2.09 $4.18
Diesel $6.00 $2.58 $5.16

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 Hollis Center. The current time is 19:17:31.

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.