How far is Frenchville, ME from Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from Frenchville, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 278 miles (447.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frenchville and Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchville and Scarborough.
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Start on Frenchville Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Frenchville Road
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Continue on Exchange Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on North Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road
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Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road
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Continue on Route 11
933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11
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Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Main Street
1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi · 3 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 Frenchville and Scarborough.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight left
160 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Frenchville and Mostly Cloudy near Scarborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frenchville to Scarborough?
The road trip is about 278 miles (447.4 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Veazie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Frenchville and 139.1 miles from Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 5:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frenchville and Mostly Cloudy near Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Veazie
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 Veazie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frenchville and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 235.27 mi (378.63 km).
#1 Frenchville
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,031 |
| Coordinates | 46.6811500, -68.3330900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $38.70 | $77.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $43.72 | $87.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $47.66 | $95.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $58.83 | $117.66 |
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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