How far is Guilford, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Guilford, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.84 mi
02h 46m
Flight
119.26 mi
191.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.26 mi
Kilometers
191.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.84 mi
Kilometers
218.62 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 PM EDT
Return by in Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-04-15T13:54
Arrive Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Guilford
67.9 mi
01h 23m
To Scarborough
67.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
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 Guilford and Scarborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    707 ft · 12 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Dexter Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Crockett Road

    128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Grove Street

    3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Dam Street

    89 m · 6 sec · Dam Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1027 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  18. 18

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guilford 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 40%
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 37%
North Dexter Road
9.43 mi · 7%
Dexter Road
5.85 mi · 4%
Moosehead Trail
4.69 mi · 3%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 2%
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 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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
119.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 23m from Guilford
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Guilford 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 Guilford to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Guilford and 67.9 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.90 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Guilford and Areas Of Fog near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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 Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12.5 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
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 119.26 mi (191.93 km).

Guilford

#1 Guilford

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,468
Coordinates45.1689400, -69.3844900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Guilford (-69.38449, 45.16894)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.15 L · about $18.90
Round trip
$37.79
9.58 gal · 36.3 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.90 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.86 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $6.00 $28.73 $57.45

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford and Scarborough. The current time is 13:54:24.

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.