How far is West Scarborough, ME from Yarmouth, ME?
The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Yarmouth, ME is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Scarborough and Yarmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and Yarmouth.
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Start on the route
8 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Route 1
850 ft · 30 sec · Route 1
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Yarmouth, Cumberland
1844 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 1
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 1
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Scarborough and Yarmouth.
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.
Scarborough Connector
Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Yarmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to Yarmouth?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from West Scarborough and 10.5 miles from Yarmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Yarmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portland.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Yarmouth. Straight-line distance: 18.82 mi (30.28 km).
#1 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yarmouth
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 8,602 |
| Coordinates | 43.8006400, -70.1867200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yarmouth (-70.18672, 43.80064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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