How far is Milford, ME from Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from Milford, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Scarborough.
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Start on Main Street
2821 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Stillwater Avenue
2.7 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue
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Take the ramp left
943 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 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 Milford 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.
Stillwater Avenue
Merge slight left
89.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Scarborough?
The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Milford and 74.6 miles from Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Milford and Rain Showers Likely near Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.
Augusta, ME
Waldoboro, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 125.8 mi (202.45 km).
#1 Milford
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 2,973 |
| Coordinates | 44.9461800, -68.6439200 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.44 | $46.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.55 | $51.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.54 | $63.09 |
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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