How far is West Scarborough, ME from North Berwick, ME?
The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to North Berwick, ME is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Scarborough and North Berwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and North Berwick.
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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
15.1 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
2472 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Sanford Road
3209 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road
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Turn left onto North Berwick Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road
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Continue on Wells Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Wells Street
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Turn left onto Portland Street
2163 ft · 1 min · Portland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street
10 m · 6 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Snow's Court
19 m · 3 sec · Snow's Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Snow's Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Scarborough and North Berwick.
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
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
15.1 mi · 00h 16m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Berwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to North Berwick?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from West Scarborough and 14.5 miles from North Berwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 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 North Berwick.
Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk
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 Kennebunk.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and North Berwick. Straight-line distance: 25.3 mi (40.71 km).
#1 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Berwick
Town in East Lothian, Scotland
| Population | 4,745 |
| Coordinates | 43.3037000, -70.7333900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Berwick (-70.73339, 43.3037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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