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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog
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.
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Start on Pleasant Street
58 m · 14 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Lily Bay Road
68 m · 6 sec · Lily Bay Road
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Continue on Moosehead Lake Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Lake Road
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Continue on Greenville Road
10.2 mi · 15 min · Greenville Road
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Continue on Tenney Hill Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Tenney Hill Road
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Continue on Main Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
150 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Water Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
707 ft · 12 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Dexter Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road
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Continue on Crockett Road
128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road
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Continue on Grove Street
3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street
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Turn straight onto Dam Street
89 m · 6 sec · Dam Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1027 ft · 17 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Corinna Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road
43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit slight right
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
53.5 mi · 58 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 Greenville 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.
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.
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.
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.
Waterville Opera House
Sidney Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 134.89 mi (217.08 km).
#1 Greenville
Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,628 |
| Coordinates | 45.4594900, -69.5906100 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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