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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Rockland, ME is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.41 mi
02h 04m
Flight
73.62 mi
118.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.62 mi
Kilometers
118.48 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.41 mi
Kilometers
140.67 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockland
Thu, Apr 16, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-16T00:03
Arrive Rockland
Thu, Apr 16, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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

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
Bath
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From West Scarborough
43.6 mi
01h 02m
To Rockland
43.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
44°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Payne Avenue

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Park Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Park Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    564 ft · 7 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    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 Rockland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
28.2 mi · 32%
Route 1
23.2 mi · 27%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 15%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 10%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
01h 02m from West Scarborough
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Scarborough and Areas Of Fog near Rockland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from West Scarborough and 43.7 miles from Rockland.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:22 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 Rain Showers Likely around West Scarborough and Areas Of Fog near Rockland.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

9 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

23 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 73.62 mi (118.48 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Rockland

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population7,183
Coordinates44.1036900, -69.1089300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Rockland (-69.10893, 44.10369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
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
11.68 L · about $12.19
Round trip
$24.38
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Rockland. The current time is 00:03:40.

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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.