How far is Camden, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Camden, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.79 mi
01h 42m
Flight
76.3 mi
122.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.3 mi
Kilometers
122.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.79 mi
Kilometers
142.9 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Mon, Apr 27, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Camden
Tue, Apr 28, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-27T22:04
Arrive Scarborough
Mon, Apr 27, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Woolwich
ME

Town of the United States

From Camden
44.4 mi
00h 51m
To Scarborough
44.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Scarborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Bay View Street

    7 m · 6 sec · Bay View Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Camden Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Scarborough.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
26.7 mi · 30%
Route 1
20.2 mi · 23%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 10%
Atlantic Highway
9.13 mi · 10%
Camden Road
6.34 mi · 7%
West Street
4.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
76.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woolwich
00h 51m from Camden
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Camden and Partly Cloudy near Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Woolwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Camden and 44.4 miles from Scarborough.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Camden and Partly Cloudy near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Woolwich

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woolwich, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woolwich.

BUS

Bath, Maine

2 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

11 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

12 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

25 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 76.3 mi (122.79 km).

Camden

#1 Camden

Town in Maine, United States

Population4,806
Coordinates44.2098000, -69.0647600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay View Street (-69.06479, 44.209763)
End: Highland Avenue (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.70
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.35 $24.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $4.86 $15.21 $30.41
Diesel $6.00 $18.77 $37.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Scarborough. The current time is 22:04:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.