How far is Dixfield, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Dixfield, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
77.86 mi
01h 40m
Flight
66.37 mi
106.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.37 mi
Kilometers
106.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.86 mi
Kilometers
125.3 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Dixfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dixfield
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dixfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Dixfield
39 mi
00h 50m
To Scarborough
39 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Weld Street

    1048 ft · 29 sec · Weld Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    690 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road

    1075 ft · 41 sec · River Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McLain Street

    132 m · 7 sec · McLain Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1217 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Auburn Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Turner Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Turner Road

    1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Canton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Federal Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    21.7 mi · 24 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1723 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    2077 ft · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Scarborough Connector

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
29.7 mi · 38%
Auburn Road
19.4 mi · 25%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 6%
Pleasant Street
4.03 mi · 5%
Turner Road
3.09 mi · 4%
Turner Street
2.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

21.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 50m from Dixfield
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dixfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Dixfield and 39 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dixfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Auburn, 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 Auburn.

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dixfield and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 66.37 mi (106.82 km).

Dixfield

#1 Dixfield

City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,481
Coordinates44.5339500, -70.4559000
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Dixfield (-70.4559, 44.53395)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.70
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.85 $21.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.26 $24.51
Premium $4.86 $13.36 $26.72
Diesel $6.00 $16.49 $32.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dixfield and Scarborough. The current time is 08:57:47.

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.