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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
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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.
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Start on Main Street
94 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto William B Clarke Drive
122 m · 16 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Saco Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Saco Street
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Turn left onto Eisenhower Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Eisenhower Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street
1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Cummings Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cummings Road
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Turn right onto Payne Road
755 ft · 26 sec · Payne Road
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Turn left onto Gallery Boulevard
528 ft · 16 sec · Gallery Boulevard
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Turn right onto Spring Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Gorham Road
2 mi · 4 min · Gorham Road
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Continue on Black Point Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Portland Gardens.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 7.26 mi (11.69 km).
#1 Westbrook
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 19,267 |
| Coordinates | 43.6770300, -70.3711600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Avenue (-70.32172, 43.57814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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