How far is York Harbor, ME from West Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from York Harbor, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
36.92 mi
00h 42m
Flight
32.64 mi
52.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.64 mi
Kilometers
52.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.92 mi
Kilometers
59.42 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 AM EDT
Return by in York Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York Harbor
2026-04-18T23:44
Arrive West Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in York Harbor
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
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From York Harbor
18.5 mi
00h 21m
To West Scarborough
18.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
York Harbor Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York Harbor and West Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Barrell Lane

    11 m · 9 sec · Barrell Lane

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto York Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Route 1

    1727 ft · 39 sec · US Route 1

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spur Road

    1556 ft · 40 sec · Spur Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    27.8 mi · 30 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    2667 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Saco

    937 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2364 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Portland Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Turn right

    16 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York Harbor 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
27.8 mi · 75%
Portland Road
3.27 mi · 9%
I 195 East
1.86 mi · 5%
York Street
1.47 mi · 4%
Route 1
1.03 mi · 3%
Spur Road
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

27.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 21m from York Harbor
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving York Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York Harbor to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from York Harbor and 18.5 miles from West Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around York Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York Harbor and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 32.64 mi (52.53 km).

York Harbor

#1 York Harbor

Census-designated place in York County, Maine

Population3,033
Coordinates43.1367600, -70.6456100
Altitude14
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: Barrell Lane (-70.645558, 43.136901)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.86 $6.32 $12.63
Diesel $6.00 $7.80 $15.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between York Harbor and West Scarborough. The current time is 23:44:04.

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.