How far is Leeds, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Leeds, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
59.15 mi
01h 16m
Flight
51.11 mi
82.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.11 mi
Kilometers
82.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.15 mi
Kilometers
95.2 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM EDT
Return by in Leeds
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leeds
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive Scarborough
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leeds
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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Leeds
29.6 mi
00h 38m
To Scarborough
29.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
44°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Hill Road

    24 m · 6 sec · Church Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 106

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 106

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 202

    630 ft · 8 sec · US Route 202

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    21.7 mi · 24 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1723 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    2077 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Scarborough Connector

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leeds and Scarborough.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
29.7 mi · 50%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 11%
State Route 106
6.18 mi · 10%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 8%
Samantha Smith Way
1.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

21.7 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 38m from Leeds
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Leeds and Slight 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 Leeds to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Leeds and 29.6 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Leeds and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Gloucester, 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 New Gloucester.

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leeds and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 51.11 mi (82.25 km).

Leeds

#1 Leeds

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,320
Coordinates44.3034000, -70.1195000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Leeds (-70.1195, 44.3034)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.49
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.25 $16.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.32 $18.63
Premium $4.86 $10.15 $20.31
Diesel $6.00 $12.53 $25.07

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Leeds and Scarborough. The current time is 19:01:35.

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.