How far is Mapleton, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Mapleton, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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
285.27 mi
05h 41m
Flight
238.86 mi
384.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.86 mi
Kilometers
384.41 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.27 mi
Kilometers
459.09 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Mapleton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mapleton
2026-04-15T06:31
Arrive Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mapleton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Orono
ME

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

From Mapleton
142.5 mi
02h 50m
To Scarborough
142.7 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Mapleton and Scarborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2704 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Haystack Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road

  4. 4

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

    747 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  16. 16

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mapleton 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
163 mi · 57%
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 18%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 11%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 4%
Presque Isle Road
7.31 mi · 3%
Station Road
5.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

160 mi · 02h 49m

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
238.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orono
02h 50m from Mapleton
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Mapleton 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 Mapleton to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Orono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Mapleton and 142.7 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.69 one way or $79.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orono

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

2 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

13 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

50 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

58 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 238.86 mi (384.41 km).

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#1 Mapleton

Main settlement in the town of the same name in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates46.6819900, -68.1628100
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Mapleton (-68.16281, 46.68199)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.06 gal
38.1 L · about $39.69
Round trip
$79.37
20.12 gal · 76.2 L
Estimated CO2
89.4 kg one way
Round trip: 178.8 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $39.69 $79.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $44.84 $89.67
Premium $4.86 $48.87 $97.74
Diesel $6.00 $60.33 $120.66

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 Mapleton and Scarborough. The current time is 06:31:07.

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.