How far is Hope, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Hope, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.86 mi
02h 15m
Flight
74.84 mi
120.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.84 mi
Kilometers
120.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.86 mi
Kilometers
152.66 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Hope
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hope
2026-04-15T01:02
Arrive Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hope
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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Hope
47.4 mi
01h 07m
To Scarborough
47.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hope and Scarborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Camden Road

    53 m · 7 sec · Camden Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hatchet Mountain Road

    4.8 mi · 12 min · Hatchet Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buzzell Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Buzzell Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Heald Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Heald Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockland Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 54 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 Hope 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
52 mi · 55%
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 9%
Heald Highway
6.46 mi · 7%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 5%
Hatchet Mountain Road
4.79 mi · 5%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Avenue

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
01h 07m from Hope
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hope and Chance Rain Showers near Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hope to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Hope and 47.5 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hope and Chance Rain Showers near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richmond, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hope and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 74.84 mi (120.45 km).

Hope

#1 Hope

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population1,698
Coordinates44.2650800, -69.1589300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hope (-69.15893, 44.26508)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.67 L · about $13.22
Round trip
$26.43
6.7 gal · 25.34 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.22 $26.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.86 $16.27 $32.55
Diesel $6.00 $20.09 $40.18

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 Hope and Scarborough. The current time is 01:02:57.

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.