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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Union, ME is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.57 mi
01h 57m
Flight
70.97 mi
114.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.97 mi
Kilometers
114.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.57 mi
Kilometers
140.93 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 15, 3:02 PM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-04-15T13:05
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 15, 3:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From West Scarborough
43.7 mi
00h 58m
To Union
43.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.2 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner

    1774 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lewiston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Street

    916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    974 ft · 34 sec · Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 53 sec · Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Rockland Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Rockland Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Heald Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Heald Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Common Road

    3192 ft · 1 min · Common Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Common Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
51.3 mi · 59%
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 10%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 6%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 5%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 5%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Scarborough Connector

Merge slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 58m from West Scarborough
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving West Scarborough and Areas Of Fog near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from West Scarborough and 43.8 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 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 Areas Of Fog around West Scarborough and Areas Of Fog near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Union. Straight-line distance: 70.97 mi (114.22 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Union

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates44.2114700, -69.2742100
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Union (-69.27421, 44.21147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
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
11.7 L · about $12.19
Round trip
$24.38
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Union. The current time is 13:05:03.

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.