How far is Bradford, ME from Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from Bradford, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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.
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Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bradford and Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford and Scarborough.
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Start on West Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Road
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Continue on Bradford Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bradford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Road
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Turn left onto Dover Road
1721 ft · 29 sec · Dover Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Exeter Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Exeter Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Exeter Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Exeter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dexter Road
127 m · 7 sec · Dexter Road
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road
43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit slight right
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
53.5 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 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 Bradford and Scarborough.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ox Bow Road
Merge slight right
53.5 mi · 00h 58m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bradford to Scarborough?
The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Bradford and 69.8 miles from Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Bradford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 123.52 mi (198.78 km).
#1 Bradford
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 45.0667300, -68.9378100 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.41 | $38.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
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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