How far is Porter, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Porter, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.1 mi
01h 06m
Flight
34.03 mi
54.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.03 mi
Kilometers
54.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.1 mi
Kilometers
62.92 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 11:37 AM EDT
Return by in Porter
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-04-23T10:30
Arrive Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 11:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porter
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Standish
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Porter
19.5 mi
00h 33m
To Scarborough
19.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Porter and Scarborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Porter and Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Ossipee Trail

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maple Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ossipee Trail

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail West

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East

    51 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East

    975 ft · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  10. 10

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Street

    54 m · 3 sec · South Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gorham Road

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Gorham Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Porter and Scarborough.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail
10.7 mi · 27%
Ossipee Trail West
9.93 mi · 25%
Gorham Road
5.43 mi · 14%
South Street
2.93 mi · 8%
Maple Street
2.62 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.34 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail West

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

9.91 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
00h 33m from Porter
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Porter 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 Porter to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Porter and 19.6 miles from Scarborough.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Porter and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Standish

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Standish, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Standish.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

28 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 34.03 mi (54.76 km).

Porter

#1 Porter

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population1,525
Coordinates43.7959100, -70.9325600
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Porter (-70.93256, 43.79591)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Porter and Scarborough. The current time is 10:30:25.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.