How far is West Scarborough, ME from York Beach, ME?
The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to York Beach, ME is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Halfway Point
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City in York County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Scarborough and York Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and York Beach.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Route 1
1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Continue on Portland Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Portland Road
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Turn right onto Flag Pond Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Flag Pond Road
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Turn left onto Jenkins Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Jenkins Road
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Turn left onto Buxton Road
1041 ft · 25 sec · Buxton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
2163 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
27.3 mi · 29 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward York, York Beach
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
532 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Spur Road
2395 ft · 57 sec · Spur Road
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Turn left onto US Route 1
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 1
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Turn right onto Short Sands Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Short Sands Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1151 ft · 21 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Long Beach Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Scarborough and York Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
27.3 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to York Beach?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from West Scarborough and 20.3 miles from York Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station
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 Wells Beach Station.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and York Beach. Straight-line distance: 29.71 mi (47.82 km).
#1 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 York Beach
Unincorporated community in Maine
| Population | 12,854 |
| Coordinates | 43.1714800, -70.6089400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Street (-70.608928, 43.171491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
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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