How far is Boothbay Harbor, ME from Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from Boothbay Harbor, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boothbay Harbor and Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boothbay Harbor and Scarborough.
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Start on the route
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto McClintock Street
44 m · 13 sec · McClintock Street
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Turn left onto Townsend Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Townsend Avenue
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Continue on Wiscasset Road
966 ft · 28 sec · Wiscasset Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle
28 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road
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Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road
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Continue on Boothbay Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road
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Turn left onto Route 1
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leeman Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Keep slight right
2443 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
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Turn straight onto Route 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Turn left onto Black Point Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boothbay Harbor and 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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boothbay Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near Scarborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boothbay Harbor to Scarborough?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Boothbay Harbor and 32.7 miles from Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boothbay Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Brunswick
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 Brunswick.
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Freeport
Wiscasset, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boothbay Harbor and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 39.48 mi (63.54 km).
#1 Boothbay Harbor
Town in Maine
| Population | 2,225 |
| Coordinates | 43.8523000, -69.6281000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.79 | $27.59 |
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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