How far is West Scarborough, ME from New Sharon, ME?

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to New Sharon, ME is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.62 mi
01h 54m
Flight
76.11 mi
122.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.11 mi
Kilometers
122.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.62 mi
Kilometers
141.01 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Sharon
Sun, May 31, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Sun, May 31, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-05-31T08:03
Arrive New Sharon
Sun, May 31, 9:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lewiston
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

From West Scarborough
43.8 mi
00h 57m
To New Sharon
43.8 mi
00h 57m

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
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and New Sharon.

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Haigis Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    671 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2698 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bridge Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

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

    60 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Church Street

    992 ft · 27 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1680 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Franklin Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Franklin Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chesterville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Wilton Road

    2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 156

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156

  26. 26

    Continue on North Chesterville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Wilton Road

    1698 ft · 36 sec · Wilton Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Chesterville Road

    834 ft · 18 sec · Chesterville Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Vienna Road

    565 ft · 16 sec · Vienna Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Philbrick Street

    949 ft · 43 sec · Philbrick Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Falls Road

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Farmington Falls Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
31.7 mi · 36%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 11%
Franklin Road
7.15 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 5%
Farmington Falls Road
3.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

22.4 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
00h 57m from West Scarborough
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to New Sharon?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from West Scarborough and 43.8 miles from New Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

31 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

38 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

44 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and New Sharon. Straight-line distance: 76.11 mi (122.48 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
New Sharon

#2 New Sharon

City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,424
Coordinates44.6389500, -70.0156100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: New Sharon (-70.01561, 44.63895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $12.19
Round trip
$24.38
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.19 $24.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.77 $27.54
Premium $4.86 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $6.00 $18.53 $37.06

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 New Sharon. The current time is 08:03:30.

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.