How far is North Windham, ME from Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from North Windham, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Windham and Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Windham and Scarborough.
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Start on Roosevelt Trail
2.9 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail
86 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Continue on Bridgton Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road
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Continue on Forest Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Forest Avenue
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Take the exit right
1185 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 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 North Windham 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.
Roosevelt Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
4.19 mi · 00h 05m
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 Cloudy leaving North Windham and Mostly Cloudy near Scarborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Windham to Scarborough?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from North Windham and 11.4 miles from Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Windham and Mostly Cloudy near Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Westbrook
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 Westbrook.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Windham and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 18.63 mi (29.98 km).
#1 North Windham
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 4,904 |
| Coordinates | 43.8342400, -70.4383900 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
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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