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

The driving distance from Woolwich, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.11 mi
00h 51m
Flight
37.9 mi
61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.9 mi
Kilometers
61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.11 mi
Kilometers
74.21 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Wed, May 13, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in Woolwich
Wed, May 13, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woolwich
2026-05-13T18:40
Arrive West Scarborough
Wed, May 13, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woolwich
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Yarmouth
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Woolwich
22.5 mi
00h 25m
To West Scarborough
23.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
26.7 mi · 58%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 20%
Route 1
4.21 mi · 9%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarmouth
00h 25m from Woolwich
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Woolwich and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Woolwich and 23.6 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Woolwich and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

9 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

32 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woolwich and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 37.9 mi (61 km).

Woolwich

#1 Woolwich

Town of the United States

Population3,218
Coordinates43.9186900, -69.8011600
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-69.800863, 43.918619)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.43
Round trip
$12.86
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.43 $12.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.86 $7.92 $15.84
Diesel $6.00 $9.78 $19.55

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Woolwich and West Scarborough. The current time is 18:40:17.

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.