How far is West Scarborough, ME from New Gloucester, ME?
The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to New Gloucester, ME is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Scarborough and New Gloucester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and New Gloucester.
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Start on the route
8 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Route 1
850 ft · 30 sec · Route 1
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway
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Continue straight
671 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
2698 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
1.2 mi · 1 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
18.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
1800 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto West Gray Road
715 ft · 20 sec · West Gray Road
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Continue on Main Street
1756 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lewiston Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Lewiston Road
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Turn right onto Church Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gloucester Hill Road
133 m · 19 sec · Gloucester Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gloucester Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Scarborough and New Gloucester.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
18.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny near New Gloucester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to New Gloucester?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from West Scarborough and 15.7 miles from New Gloucester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny near New Gloucester.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center
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 Cumberland Center.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and New Gloucester. Straight-line distance: 27.62 mi (44.45 km).
#1 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Gloucester
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 5,880 |
| Coordinates | 43.9628500, -70.2825500 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Gloucester (-70.28255, 43.96285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
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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