How far is New Gloucester, ME from Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from New Gloucester, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Gloucester and Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Gloucester and Scarborough.
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Start on Gloucester Hill Road
133 m · 21 sec · Gloucester Hill Road
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Turn right onto Church Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Lewiston Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1431 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
94 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Gray Road
2215 ft · 1 min · West Gray Road
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Take the exit left
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.5 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1723 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way
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Take the exit slight right
2077 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scarborough Connector
1.2 mi · 2 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 New Gloucester and Scarborough.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.5 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Gloucester and Mostly Sunny near Scarborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Gloucester to Scarborough?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from New Gloucester and 15.9 miles from Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Gloucester and Mostly Sunny near Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumberland Center.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Gloucester and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 26.65 mi (42.89 km).
#1 New Gloucester
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 5,880 |
| Coordinates | 43.9628500, -70.2825500 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| 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: Highland Avenue (-70.32172, 43.57814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
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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