How far is Easton, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Easton, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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
291.11 mi
05h 33m
Flight
242.1 mi
389.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.1 mi
Kilometers
389.62 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.11 mi
Kilometers
468.49 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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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 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in Easton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-04-16T02:53
Arrive Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Orono
ME

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

From Easton
145.5 mi
02h 46m
To Scarborough
145.6 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Easton Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Thursday
Using Presque Isle as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Houlton Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Houlton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  11. 11

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  15. 15

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
202 mi · 69%
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 17%
Route 1
10.3 mi · 4%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 2%
North Road
5.84 mi · 2%
Fort Road
5.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 27m

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
05h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
242.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orono
02h 46m from Easton
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Easton 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 Easton to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Orono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Easton and 145.6 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.52 one way or $81.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orono

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

2 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

13 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

50 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

58 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 242.1 mi (389.62 km).

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#1 Easton

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population1,177
Coordinates46.6411500, -67.9094700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Easton (-67.90947, 46.64115)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.88 L · about $40.52
Round trip
$81.03
20.54 gal · 77.76 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $40.52 $81.03
Mid-grade $4.46 $45.77 $91.55
Premium $4.86 $49.89 $99.78
Diesel $6.00 $61.59 $123.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Scarborough. The current time is 02:53:11.

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.