How far is Greenbush, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Greenbush, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.9 mi
03h 13m
Flight
132.63 mi
213.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.63 mi
Kilometers
213.45 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.9 mi
Kilometers
255.73 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Greenbush
Thu, Apr 16, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbush
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbush
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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Greenbush
79.4 mi
01h 36m
To Scarborough
79.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Greenbush and Scarborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lower River Road

    114 m · 22 sec · Lower River Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3037 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stillwater Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    943 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  8. 8

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbush 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stillwater Avenue
92.4 mi · 58%
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 32%
Main Road
9.79 mi · 6%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 1%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 1%
Route 1
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stillwater Avenue

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
132.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 36m from Greenbush
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Greenbush 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 Greenbush to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Greenbush and 79.5 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.13 one way or $44.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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 Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.5 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 7.6 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 Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbush and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 132.63 mi (213.45 km).

Greenbush

#1 Greenbush

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,519
Coordinates45.0803400, -68.6508600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenbush (-68.65086, 45.08034)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $22.13
Round trip
$44.26
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.13 $44.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.00 $50.01
Premium $4.86 $27.25 $54.51
Diesel $6.00 $33.64 $67.29

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 Greenbush and Scarborough. The current time is 00:19:22.

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.