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

The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Vinalhaven, ME is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.45 mi
03h 22m
Flight
84.32 mi
135.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.32 mi
Kilometers
135.7 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.45 mi
Kilometers
169.71 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vinalhaven
Tue, May 5, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in West Scarborough
Tue, May 5, 11:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Scarborough
2026-05-05T04:31
Arrive Vinalhaven
Tue, May 5, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 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
Wiscasset
ME

Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States

From West Scarborough
52.6 mi
01h 41m
To Vinalhaven
52.8 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
Vinalhaven Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Tuesday
Using Rockland as the closest live forecast in the Knox County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Payne Avenue

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Park Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Park Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2006 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

    117 m · 17 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

  22. 22

    Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

    36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

    17.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    84 m · 20 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    76 m · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on West Main Street

    2673 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
28.2 mi · 27%
Route 1
23.2 mi · 22%
Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 16%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 13%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 9%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Scarborough Connector

Merge slight left

26.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiscasset
01h 41m from West Scarborough
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny near Vinalhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Wiscasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from West Scarborough and 52.8 miles from Vinalhaven.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.68 one way or $29.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wiscasset

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

2 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

11 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Bath, Maine

16 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

24 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Vinalhaven. Straight-line distance: 84.32 mi (135.7 km).

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#1 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

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

#2 Vinalhaven

City in Maine, United States of America

Population1,128
Coordinates44.0481400, -68.8317000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: West Scarborough (-70.38783, 43.57036)
End: Vinalhaven (-68.8317, 44.04814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.09 L · about $14.68
Round trip
$29.35
7.44 gal · 28.18 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.68 $29.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.58 $33.16
Premium $4.86 $18.07 $36.14
Diesel $6.00 $22.31 $44.62

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Scarborough and Vinalhaven. The current time is 04:31:17.

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.