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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Millinocket, ME is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.1 mi
03h 59m
Flight
166.13 mi
267.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.13 mi
Kilometers
267.36 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.1 mi
Kilometers
336.52 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millinocket
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-23T10:22
Arrive Millinocket
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Scarborough
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From West Scarborough
104.5 mi
02h 00m
To Millinocket
104.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.4 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    140.9 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket

    1298 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Medway Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 11

    1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 157

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Route 157

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
141 mi · 67%
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 25%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 2%
Main Street
3.97 mi · 2%
Route 157
2.8 mi · 1%
Medway Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

141 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
166.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
02h 00m from West Scarborough
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Scarborough and Chance Rain And Snow near Millinocket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from West Scarborough and 104.6 miles from Millinocket.

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

The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Scarborough and Chance Rain And Snow near Millinocket.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Millinocket. Straight-line distance: 166.13 mi (267.36 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Millinocket

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,244
Coordinates45.6572700, -68.7097600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Millinocket (-68.70976, 45.65727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.93 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.23
14.76 gal · 55.86 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $29.11 $58.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $32.89 $65.79
Premium $4.86 $35.85 $71.70
Diesel $6.00 $44.26 $88.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Millinocket. The current time is 10:22:48.

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.