How far is West Scarborough, ME from Kittery Point, ME?
The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Kittery Point, ME is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in York County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Scarborough and Kittery Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and Kittery Point.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Route 1
1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Continue on Portland Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Portland Road
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Turn right onto Flag Pond Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Flag Pond Road
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Turn left onto Jenkins Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Jenkins Road
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Turn left onto Buxton Road
1041 ft · 25 sec · Buxton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
2163 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
32.8 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
1951 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
1096 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
157 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight
1654 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
131 m · 15 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Whipple Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Whipple Road
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Continue on Pepperrell Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Pepperrell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pepperrell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Scarborough and Kittery Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to Kittery Point?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from West Scarborough and 21.5 miles from Kittery Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Kittery Point.
Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wells Beach Station.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Kittery Point. Straight-line distance: 37.29 mi (60.01 km).
#1 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kittery Point
Census-designated place in York County, Maine
| Population | 1,012 |
| Coordinates | 43.0834200, -70.7078300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kittery Point (-70.70783, 43.08342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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