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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Weld Street
1048 ft · 29 sec · Weld Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
690 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Road
1075 ft · 41 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto McLain Street
132 m · 7 sec · McLain Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1217 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Auburn Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Turner Street
3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street
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Continue on Turner Road
1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road
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Continue on Canton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Merge slight left onto Federal Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass
2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Continue on Minot Avenue
1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
21.7 mi · 24 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1723 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way
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Take the exit slight right
2077 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scarborough Connector
1.2 mi · 2 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 Dixfield and Scarborough.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dixfield and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 66.37 mi (106.82 km).
#1 Dixfield
City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 2,481 |
| Coordinates | 44.5339500, -70.4559000 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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