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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Springvale, ME is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
24.85 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.56 mi
34.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.56 mi
Kilometers
34.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.85 mi
Kilometers
40 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springvale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Springvale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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

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
Dayton
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From West Scarborough
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Springvale
12.4 mi
00h 19m

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
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 1

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Portland Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alfred Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Payne Street

    83 m · 14 sec · Payne Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    76 m · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 33%
Alfred Street
3.78 mi · 15%
Portland Road
3.27 mi · 13%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.24 mi · 9%
Biddeford Road
1.83 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Alfred Road

Continue on Alfred Road

8.23 mi · 00h 09m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 19m from West Scarborough
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Scarborough and Partly Sunny near Springvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from West Scarborough and 12.4 miles from Springvale.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Scarborough and Partly Sunny near Springvale.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

12 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

17 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Springvale. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.69 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Springvale

Village in Maine, USA

Population3,292
Coordinates43.4667500, -70.7936700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Springvale (-70.79367, 43.46675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $6.00 $5.28 $10.55

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 Springvale. The current time is 00:20:54.

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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.