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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Tremont, ME is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.44 mi
03h 43m
Flight
111.82 mi
179.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.82 mi
Kilometers
179.95 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.44 mi
Kilometers
277.51 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tremont
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Wed, May 13, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Tremont
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Scarborough
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From West Scarborough
86.1 mi
01h 51m
To Tremont
86.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Tremont Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Tuesday
Using Blue Hill as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  13. 13

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  15. 15

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  25. 25

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Bayside Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bayside Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Beechland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Beechland Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · High Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Bar Harbor Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 102

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 102

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Bass Harbor Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bass Harbor Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Tremont Road

    923 ft · 18 sec · Tremont Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Tremont Road

    2426 ft · 49 sec · Tremont Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Road

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 30%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 10%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 8%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 6%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 5%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 5%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
01h 51m from West Scarborough
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Scarborough and Sunny near Tremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from West Scarborough and 86.3 miles from Tremont.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.99 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Scarborough and Sunny near Tremont.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Palermo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palermo.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Tremont. Straight-line distance: 111.82 mi (179.95 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Tremont

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,602
Coordinates44.2536900, -68.3514100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Tremont (-68.35141, 44.25369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.03 L · about $23.99
Round trip
$47.97
12.16 gal · 46.06 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $23.99 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.10 $54.20
Premium $4.86 $29.54 $59.07
Diesel $6.00 $36.46 $72.92

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Tremont. The current time is 18:41:29.

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.