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Scarborough, ME Road Trips

Scarborough, ME serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 81-mile quick runs to 299-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Scarborough, ME spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Downtown Scarborough, ME, ME

Photo: David Roberts

Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

307.8 mi

Caribou, ME

Quickest Drive

1h 53m

New Sharon, ME

Plan Around Scarborough, ME

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Scarborough, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Caribou, ME to Scarborough, ME 307.8 mi · 6h Presque Isle, ME to Scarborough, ME 294.2 mi · 5h 39m Mars Hill, ME to Scarborough, ME 279.9 mi · 5h 17m

Continue From Scarborough, ME

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Scarborough, ME to Fort Fairfield, ME 299 mi · 5h 44m Scarborough, ME to Easton, ME 291.2 mi · 5h 33m Scarborough, ME to East Machias, ME 211.3 mi · 4h 37m Scarborough, ME to New Sharon, ME 89.6 mi · 1h 53m

Trips from Scarborough, ME

Scarborough, ME to Fort Fairfield, ME

299 mi 5h 44m

Scarborough, ME to Easton, ME

291.2 mi 5h 33m

Scarborough, ME to East Machias, ME

211.3 mi 4h 37m

Scarborough, ME to New Sharon, ME

89.6 mi 1h 53m

Scarborough, ME to Thomaston, ME

81.4 mi 1h 54m

Driving from Scarborough, ME

Expect an average of 195 miles and about 3h 56m behind the wheel when leaving Scarborough, ME. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 299 miles (5h 44m), while the shortest is just 81 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Scarborough, ME include Fort Fairfield, ME (299 mi, 5h 44m), Easton, ME (291.2 mi, 5h 33m), East Machias, ME (211.3 mi, 4h 37m), New Sharon, ME (89.6 mi, 1h 53m), and Thomaston, ME (81.4 mi, 1h 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 195-mile drive from Scarborough, ME, expect to burn about 7.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Scarborough, ME and 3 routes heading into Scarborough, ME, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 81 to 299 miles.

The longest mapped route from Scarborough, ME covers 299 miles and takes approximately 5h 44m. Shorter options start at just 81 miles.

The average route from Scarborough, ME runs about 195 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Scarborough, ME include Fort Fairfield, ME, Easton, ME, East Machias, ME and New Sharon, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Scarborough, ME at a Glance

Founded

1635

Elevation

16 ft

Area

27 mi²

Notable People from Scarborough, ME

A sampling of people born in Scarborough, ME.

Rufus King

Rufus King

1755–1827

American Founding Father (1755–1827)

William King

William King

1768–1852

American merchant, shipbuilder, army officer, and statesman from Bath, Maine (1768-1852)

Cyrus King

1772–1817

American politician (1772-1817)

Brian Welch

1984

American ski jumper

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Scarborough, ME.

Winslow Homer Studio

Winslow Homer Studio

National Historic Landmark National Register of Historic Places listed place
Hunnewell House

Hunnewell House

house in Scarborough, Maine

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Old Scarborough High School

Old Scarborough High School

school building in Scarborough, Maine, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q2076311), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Scarborough, ME

Scarborough is a town in Maine.

Pine Point. A beach just north of Old Orchard Beach.

Candlewood Suites Portland - Scarborough (Formerly the Town Place Suites), 700 Roundwood Drive, ☏ +1 207 883-6800, fax: +1 207 883-6866, [email protected]. Check-in: 3:00PM, check-out: 11:00AM. (updated Jun 2018) Fairfield Inn Portland/ Maine Mall, 2 Cummings Rd, ☏ +1 207 883-0300, fax: +1 207 883-0572. Residence Inn Portland Scarborough, 800 Roundwood Dr, ☏ +1 207 883-0400, fax: +1 207 883-6352.

Travel tips adapted from Scarborough (Maine) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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destinations from Scarborough, ME.

Trips to Scarborough, ME

Caribou, ME to Scarborough, ME

307.8 mi 6h

Presque Isle, ME to Scarborough, ME

294.2 mi 5h 39m

Mars Hill, ME to Scarborough, ME

279.9 mi 5h 17m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Scarborough, ME that also have route pages.

Thomaston, ME 81.4 mi · 1h 54m New Sharon, ME 89.6 mi · 1h 53m East Machias, ME 211.3 mi · 4h 37m

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