How far is Enfield, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Enfield, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
174.12 mi
03h 19m
Flight
144.26 mi
232.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.26 mi
Kilometers
232.17 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.12 mi
Kilometers
280.22 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Enfield
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enfield
2026-04-15T04:39
Arrive Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enfield
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
Benton
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Enfield
87 mi
01h 39m
To Scarborough
87.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hammett Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Hammett Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2645 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bridge Road

    2330 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Coffin Street

    109 m · 8 sec · Coffin Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward LaGrange Road

    57 m · 4 sec · LaGrange Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto LaGrange Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · LaGrange Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    112.9 mi · 2 hr 2 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 Enfield 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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
LaGrange Road
114 mi · 66%
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 29%
Hammett Road
3.71 mi · 2%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 1%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 1%
Route 1
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

LaGrange Road

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 02m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
01h 39m from Enfield
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Enfield and Areas Of Fog near Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Enfield and 87.1 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.22 one way or $48.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Enfield and Areas Of Fog near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Benton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Augusta, ME

32 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Belfast, Maine

46 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

53 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

55 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enfield and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 144.26 mi (232.17 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Enfield

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population1,531
Coordinates45.2489400, -68.5683600
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Enfield (-68.56836, 45.24894)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.26 L · about $24.22
Round trip
$48.44
12.28 gal · 46.52 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.22 $48.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.37 $54.73
Premium $4.86 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $6.00 $36.82 $73.64

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Enfield and Scarborough. The current time is 04:39:33.

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.