Scarborough, ME Road Trips
Scarborough, ME serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 128 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Scarborough, ME spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
Photo: David Roberts
Trip Routes
16
Longest Drive
309.3 mi
Limestone, ME
Quickest Drive
54m
York Harbor, 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.
Continue From Scarborough, ME
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Scarborough, ME
Scarborough, ME to Fort Fairfield, ME
Scarborough, ME to Easton, ME
Scarborough, ME to East Machias, ME
Scarborough, ME to New Sharon, ME
Scarborough, ME to Camden, ME
Scarborough, ME to Thomaston, ME
Scarborough, ME to Peru, ME
Scarborough, ME to Randolph, ME
Scarborough, ME to Denmark, ME
Scarborough, ME to York Harbor, ME
Driving from Scarborough, ME
Expect an average of 128 miles and about 2h 41m behind the wheel when leaving Scarborough, ME. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 299 miles (5h 44m), while the shortest is just 42 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 Camden, ME (88.7 mi, 2h 9m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 128-mile drive from Scarborough, ME, expect to burn about 5 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Scarborough, ME and 6 routes heading into Scarborough, ME, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 42 to 299 miles.
The longest mapped route from Scarborough, ME covers 299 miles and takes approximately 5h 44m. Shorter options start at just 42 miles.
The average route from Scarborough, ME runs about 128 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 41m. 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
1755–1827
American Founding Father (1755–1827)
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
Hunnewell House
house in Scarborough, Maine
Old Scarborough High School
school building in Scarborough, Maine, United States
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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