How far is Parsonsfield, ME from Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from Parsonsfield, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 01h 19m.
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
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City in York 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 Parsonsfield and Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsonsfield and Scarborough.
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Start on Middle Road
42 m · 6 sec · Middle Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Merrill Hill Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Merrill Hill Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · North Road
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Continue on Parsonsfield Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Parsonsfield Road
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Doles Ridge Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Doles Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Edgecomb Bridge
63 m · 4 sec · Edgecomb Bridge
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Continue on Cape Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Cape Road
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Turn left onto Bar Mills Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Portland Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Portland Road
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Continue on County Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · County Road
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Turn right onto Gorham Road
5.4 mi · 11 min · Gorham Road
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Continue on 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 Parsonsfield 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.
Cape Road
Continue on Cape Road
7.24 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Parsonsfield 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 Parsonsfield to Scarborough?
The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Hollis Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Parsonsfield and 20.8 miles from Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Parsonsfield and Mostly Cloudy near Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Hollis 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 Hollis Center.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parsonsfield and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 32.04 mi (51.56 km).
#1 Parsonsfield
Town in York County, Maine
| Population | 1,971 |
| Coordinates | 43.7270200, -70.9286800 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
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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