How far is Scarborough, ME from Alfred, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Alfred, ME is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.32 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.08 mi
33.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.08 mi
Kilometers
33.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.32 mi
Kilometers
43.96 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alfred
Mon, Apr 13, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Mon, Apr 13, 5:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-13T16:00
Arrive Alfred
Mon, Apr 13, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scarborough
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Biddeford
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Scarborough
13.6 mi
00h 18m
To Alfred
13.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 1

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Haigis Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    671 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kennebunk Road

    1073 ft · 30 sec · Kennebunk Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Saco Road

    101 m · 21 sec · Saco Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    75 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
10.3 mi · 38%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 30%
Haigis Parkway
2.32 mi · 8%
Biddeford Road
1.41 mi · 5%
Route 1
1.37 mi · 5%
Alfred Street
1.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

10.3 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biddeford
00h 18m from Scarborough
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Alfred.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Alfred?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Scarborough and 13.7 miles from Alfred.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Biddeford

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

7 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Alfred. Straight-line distance: 21.08 mi (33.92 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Alfred

#2 Alfred

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,142
Coordinates43.4764700, -70.7183900
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Alfred (-70.71839, 43.47647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.28 $8.56
Premium $4.86 $4.66 $9.33
Diesel $6.00 $5.76 $11.51

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Alfred. The current time is 16:00:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.