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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Kennebunk, ME is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
18.11 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.09 mi
24.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.09 mi
Kilometers
24.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.11 mi
Kilometers
29.15 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennebunk
Fri, Apr 17, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Fri, Apr 17, 2:38 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 Kennebunk
Fri, Apr 17, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Biddeford
ME

City in York County, Maine

From West Scarborough
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Kennebunk
9.1 mi
00h 14m

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
58°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 1

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Portland Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Portland Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Flag Pond Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Flag Pond Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jenkins Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Jenkins Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    1041 ft · 25 sec · Buxton Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH

    2163 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    70 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    1583 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1463 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1032 ft · 31 sec · Alewive Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    2352 ft · 52 sec · Fletcher Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1575 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on York Street

    680 ft · 25 sec · York Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Friend Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Friend Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Friend Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
8.64 mi · 48%
Jenkins Road
2.57 mi · 14%
Fletcher Street
1.86 mi · 10%
Flag Pond Road
1.26 mi · 7%
Route 1
1.01 mi · 6%
Portland Road
0.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

8.64 mi · 00h 09m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biddeford
00h 14m from West Scarborough
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from West Scarborough and 9.1 miles from Kennebunk.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunk.

Stop Ideas Near Biddeford

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

7 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.29 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Kennebunk (-70.54478, 43.38397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.52
Round trip
$5.05
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.52 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.86 $3.11 $6.22
Diesel $6.00 $3.84 $7.68

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 Kennebunk. The current time is 01:39:12.

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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.