How far is Greenville, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Greenville, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
161.71 mi
03h 25m
Flight
134.89 mi
217.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.89 mi
Kilometers
217.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.71 mi
Kilometers
260.25 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-15T22:18
Arrive Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Waterville
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Greenville
80.8 mi
01h 42m
To Scarborough
80.9 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 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 Greenville and Scarborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    58 m · 14 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lily Bay Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Lily Bay Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Moosehead Lake Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Greenville Road

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Greenville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Tenney Hill Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Tenney Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    150 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    707 ft · 12 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Dexter Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Crockett Road

    128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Grove Street

    3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Dam Street

    89 m · 6 sec · Dam Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1027 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  26. 26

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 33%
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 31%
Greenville Road
10.2 mi · 6%
North Dexter Road
9.43 mi · 6%
Main Road
6.32 mi · 4%
Dexter Road
5.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

53.5 mi · 00h 58m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
134.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
01h 42m from Greenville
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Greenville and 80.9 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Greenville and Areas Of Fog near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Waterville

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 Waterville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.3 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 9.1 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 Waterville.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

54 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 134.89 mi (217.08 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

Population1,628
Coordinates45.4594900, -69.5906100
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-69.59061, 45.45949)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.6 L · about $22.53
Round trip
$45.05
11.42 gal · 43.2 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.53 $45.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.45 $50.90
Premium $4.86 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $6.00 $34.24 $68.49

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 Greenville and Scarborough. The current time is 22:18:10.

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.