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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Barrell Lane
11 m · 9 sec · Barrell Lane
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Turn sharp left onto York Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street
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Turn right onto US Route 1
1727 ft · 39 sec · US Route 1
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Turn left onto Spur Road
1556 ft · 40 sec · Spur Road
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Take the ramp right
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
27.8 mi · 30 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
2667 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Saco
937 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2364 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Portland Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Road
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Continue on Route 1
1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Turn right
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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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.
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
27.8 mi · 00h 30m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennebunk.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Dover Transportation Center
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).
#1 York Harbor
Census-designated place in York County, Maine
| Population | 3,033 |
| Coordinates | 43.1367600, -70.6456100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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