How far is Westbrook, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.14 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.26 mi
11.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.26 mi
Kilometers
11.69 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.14 mi
Kilometers
13.1 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Scarborough
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westbrook
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Westbrook
4.1 mi
00h 08m
To Scarborough
4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
44°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook and Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    94 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto William B Clarke Drive

    122 m · 16 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saco Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Saco Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Eisenhower Drive

  5. 5

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Cummings Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Cummings Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Payne Road

    755 ft · 26 sec · Payne Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gallery Boulevard

    528 ft · 16 sec · Gallery Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gorham Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Gorham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gorham Road
2.03 mi · 25%
Spring Street
1.45 mi · 18%
Cummings Road
1.33 mi · 16%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 15%
Saco Street
0.91 mi · 11%
Eisenhower Drive
0.88 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Gorham Road

Turn left onto Gorham Road

2.03 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 08m from Westbrook
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westbrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westbrook to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Westbrook and 4 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westbrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, 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 South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 7.26 mi (11.69 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population19,267
Coordinates43.6770300, -70.3711600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.371156, 43.677103)
End: Highland Avenue (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.29 $2.59
Premium $4.86 $1.41 $2.82
Diesel $6.00 $1.74 $3.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Scarborough. The current time is 20:20:41.

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.