How far is Rangeley, ME from Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from Rangeley, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 48m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rangeley and Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rangeley and Scarborough.
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Start on High Street
129 m · 19 sec · High Street
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Continue on Pond Street
528 ft · 29 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
11.8 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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Continue on Rangeley Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Rangeley Road
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Turn right onto Weld Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Weld Road
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Continue on Phillips Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Phillips Road
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Continue on Church Street
1760 ft · 35 sec · Church Street
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Continue on School Street
5 mi · 9 min · School Street
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Continue on Weld Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto US Route 2 East
1620 ft · 35 sec · US Route 2 East
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Continue on United States Highway 2
153 m · 11 sec · United States Highway 2
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Turn right onto Maine Route 4 Southbound
952 ft · 21 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
8 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass
2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Continue on Minot Avenue
1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
21.7 mi · 24 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 Rangeley and Scarborough.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
21.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain leaving Rangeley and Rain Showers Likely near Scarborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rangeley to Scarborough?
The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Rangeley and 62 miles from Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain around Rangeley and Rain Showers Likely near Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Livermore
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 Livermore.
Augusta, ME
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Freeport
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rangeley and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 97.23 mi (156.47 km).
#1 Rangeley
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 44.9664400, -70.6428500 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| 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: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.48 | $38.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $26.21 | $52.41 |
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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