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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Solon, ME is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.8 miles (159 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.22 mi
02h 24m
Flight
98.82 mi
159.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.82 mi
Kilometers
159.04 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.22 mi
Kilometers
188.65 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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

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
Farmingdale
ME

Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From West Scarborough
58.6 mi
01h 12m
To Solon
58.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.4 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    30.5 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan

    1186 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    33 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Skowhegan Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterville Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    63 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1184 ft · 33 sec · Island Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Water Street

    114 m · 16 sec · Water Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    40 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    131 m · 16 sec · Commercial Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    13.3 mi · 15 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    107 m · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 45%
Maine Turnpike
30.5 mi · 26%
South Main Street
13.3 mi · 11%
Skowhegan Road
7.57 mi · 6%
Waterville Road
6.79 mi · 6%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Scarborough Connector

Merge slight left

50.4 mi · 00h 58m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
98.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmingdale
01h 12m from West Scarborough
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Solon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from West Scarborough and 58.7 miles from Solon.

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

The direct path is about 98.8 miles (159 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Solon.

Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale

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

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

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Augusta, ME

13 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

29 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
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Damariscotta, Maine

30 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Solon. Straight-line distance: 98.82 mi (159.04 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 Solon

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates44.9495000, -69.8583900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Solon (-69.85839, 44.9495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.66 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.66
8.28 gal · 31.32 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.33 $32.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.45 $36.90
Premium $4.86 $20.11 $40.22
Diesel $6.00 $24.83 $49.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Solon. The current time is 00:42:33.

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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.