How far is West Scarborough, ME from Owls Head, ME?
The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Owls Head, ME is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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 Owls Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and Owls Head.
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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
4.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
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Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 1
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on New County Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2011 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Thomaston Street
1273 ft · 37 sec · Thomaston Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2012 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Ingraham Lane
2550 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Lane
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Continue on Ingraham Drive
2323 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Drive
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Continue on Weskeag Road
107 m · 11 sec · Weskeag Road
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Turn left onto North Shore Drive
2.6 mi · 7 min · North Shore Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Scarborough and Owls Head.
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.
Scarborough Connector
Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny near Owls Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to Owls Head?
The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Woolwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from West Scarborough and 45.7 miles from Owls Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.74 one way or $25.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny near Owls Head.
Stop Ideas Near Woolwich
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 Woolwich.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Owls Head. Straight-line distance: 75.17 mi (120.97 km).
#1 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owls Head
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 44.0823000, -69.0572600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owls Head (-69.05726, 44.0823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
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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