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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Lebanon, ME is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
32.12 mi
00h 51m
Flight
26.2 mi
42.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.2 mi
Kilometers
42.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.12 mi
Kilometers
51.7 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sun, May 31, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Sun, May 31, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-05-31T03:34
Arrive Lebanon
Sun, May 31, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Alfred
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From West Scarborough
16 mi
00h 25m
To Lebanon
16.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bridge Street

    694 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Oak Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Oak Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lebanon Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lebanon Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Carl Broggi Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carl Broggi Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Little River Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Little River Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Little River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 26%
Alfred Street
3.78 mi · 12%
Portland Road
3.27 mi · 10%
Oak Street
3.25 mi · 10%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.24 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Alfred Road

Continue on Alfred Road

8.23 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alfred
00h 25m from West Scarborough
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Alfred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from West Scarborough and 16.1 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Alfred

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

33 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 26.2 mi (42.17 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Lebanon

Town in Maine

Population6,435
Coordinates43.3945300, -70.8508900
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Lebanon (-70.85089, 43.39453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Lebanon. The current time is 03:34:43.

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.