How far is East Millinocket, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from East Millinocket, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.29 mi
03h 44m
Flight
165.64 mi
266.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.64 mi
Kilometers
266.57 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.29 mi
Kilometers
320.73 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in East Millinocket
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Millinocket
2026-04-19T06:11
Arrive Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Millinocket
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From East Millinocket
99.6 mi
01h 52m
To Scarborough
99.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Millinocket and Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    65 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    799 ft · 42 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Main Street

    1022 ft · 35 sec · Old Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 11

    1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Medway Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    140.9 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Millinocket 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medway Road
143 mi · 72%
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 25%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 1%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 1%
Route 1
1.16 mi · 1%
Old Main Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Medway Road

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
01h 52m from East Millinocket
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving East Millinocket and Rain Showers Likely near Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Millinocket to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.6 miles from East Millinocket and 99.7 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.73 one way or $55.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around East Millinocket and Rain Showers Likely near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Millinocket and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 165.64 mi (266.57 km).

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#1 East Millinocket

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,621
Coordinates45.6275500, -68.5744800
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Millinocket (-68.57448, 45.62755)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.62 L · about $27.73
Round trip
$55.47
14.06 gal · 53.24 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $27.73 $55.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $31.33 $62.67
Premium $4.86 $34.15 $68.30
Diesel $6.00 $42.16 $84.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Millinocket and Scarborough. The current time is 06:11:28.

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.