How far is West Scarborough, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.08 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.97 mi
9.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.97 mi
Kilometers
9.61 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.08 mi
Kilometers
11.4 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Mon, Jun 1, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Mon, Jun 1, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-06-01T13:38
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Mon, Jun 1, 1:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Scarborough
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Scarborough
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From West Scarborough
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To South Portland Gardens
3.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
58°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Scarborough and South Portland Gardens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and South Portland Gardens.

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    878 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1450 ft · 39 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Westbrook Street

    1514 ft · 51 sec · Westbrook Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Scarborough and South Portland Gardens.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
169 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 1
4.21 mi · 59%
Scarborough Connector
1.91 mi · 27%
Westbrook Street
0.43 mi · 6%
Broadway
0.27 mi · 4%
Devereaux Circle
0.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Route 1

Continue straight

4.05 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scarborough
00h 06m from West Scarborough
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near South Portland Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from West Scarborough and 3.5 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Scarborough

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

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

RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

8 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

14 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

35 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 5.97 mi (9.61 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 South Portland Gardens

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population23,893
Coordinates43.6389700, -70.3153300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.95 L · about $0.99
Round trip
$1.97
0.5 gal · 1.9 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.99 $1.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.11 $2.23
Premium $4.86 $1.21 $2.43
Diesel $6.00 $1.50 $3.00

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 13:38:31.

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.