How far is Farmingdale, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Farmingdale, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.58 mi
01h 12m
Flight
53.57 mi
86.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.57 mi
Kilometers
86.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.58 mi
Kilometers
92.66 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Farmingdale
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmingdale
2026-04-15T21:58
Arrive Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmingdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Farmingdale
28.8 mi
00h 36m
To Scarborough
28.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Farmingdale and Scarborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bowman Street

    58 m · 9 sec · Bowman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maine Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Maine Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmingdale 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Avenue
47.8 mi · 83%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 4%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 2%
Route 1
1.16 mi · 2%
Highland Avenue
0.05 mi
Bowman Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Avenue

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 36m from Farmingdale
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Farmingdale and 28.8 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Farmingdale and Areas Of Fog near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmingdale and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 53.57 mi (86.22 km).

Farmingdale

#1 Farmingdale

Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,925
Coordinates44.2445100, -69.7714300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmingdale (-69.77143, 44.24451)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $6.00 $12.17 $24.35

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 Farmingdale and Scarborough. The current time is 21:58:08.

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.