How far is Saint George, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Saint George, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
87.43 mi
02h 05m
Flight
63.66 mi
102.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.66 mi
Kilometers
102.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.43 mi
Kilometers
140.71 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Tue, Apr 14, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in Saint George
Wed, Apr 15, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-14T20:02
Arrive Scarborough
Tue, Apr 14, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
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
Woolwich
ME

Town of the United States

From Saint George
43.7 mi
01h 02m
To Scarborough
43.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road

  3. 3

    Continue on High Street

    2593 ft · 58 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
26.7 mi · 31%
Route 1
20.2 mi · 23%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 15%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 10%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woolwich
01h 02m from Saint George
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint George and Partly Sunny near Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 43.7 miles from Saint George and 43.7 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint George and Partly Sunny near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Woolwich

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woolwich, 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 Woolwich.

BUS

Bath, Maine

2 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

11 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

12 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

25 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 63.66 mi (102.45 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

Town in Maine, USA

Population2,578
Coordinates44.0164700, -69.1989300
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George (-69.19893, 44.01647)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
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.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $12.19
Round trip
$24.38
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.19 $24.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.77 $27.54
Premium $4.86 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $6.00 $18.53 $37.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Scarborough. The current time is 20:02:09.

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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.