How far is Rockport, ME from Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from Rockport, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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 39m.
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 Rockport and Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport and Scarborough.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Ship Street
42 m · 11 sec · Ship Street
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Turn left onto Pascal Avenue
103 m · 10 sec · Pascal Avenue
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Turn right onto West Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Continue on Farwell Drive
1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive
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Continue on Camden Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway
9.1 mi · 13 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 Rockport and Scarborough.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rockport and Mostly Sunny near Scarborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockport to Scarborough?
The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 43.6 miles from Rockport and 43.6 miles from Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockport and Mostly Sunny 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 Rockport and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 74.85 mi (120.46 km).
#1 Rockport
Rockport is a town in Knox County in the state of Maine.
| Population | 3,389 |
| Coordinates | 44.1845200, -69.0761500 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: Highland Avenue (-70.32172, 43.57814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.41 | $36.82 |
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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