How far is Owls Head, ME from Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from Owls Head, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owls Head and Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owls Head and Scarborough.
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Start on Main Street
7 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto North Shore Drive
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Shore Drive
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Turn right onto Weskeag Road
107 m · 10 sec · Weskeag Road
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Continue on Ingraham Drive
2323 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Drive
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Continue on Ingraham Lane
2550 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Lane
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Continue on Main Street
2012 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Thomaston Street
1273 ft · 41 sec · Thomaston Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2011 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
146 m · 14 sec · Pleasant Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Pleasant Street
3054 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto New County Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Route 1
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Route 1
8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leeman Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Keep slight right
2443 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 31 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 Owls Head and Scarborough.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Owls Head 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 Owls Head to Scarborough?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Woolwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Owls Head and 44.9 miles from Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.47 one way or $24.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Owls Head and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Woolwich
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 Woolwich.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owls Head and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 72.01 mi (115.89 km).
#1 Owls Head
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 44.0823000, -69.0572600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.47 | $24.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.95 | $37.90 |
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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