How far is Scarborough, ME from Anson, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Anson, ME is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
103.58 mi
02h 08m
Flight
86.99 mi
140 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.99 mi
Kilometers
140 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.58 mi
Kilometers
166.69 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Mon, Apr 13, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Mon, Apr 13, 8:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-13T16:01
Arrive Anson
Mon, Apr 13, 6:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scarborough
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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Scarborough
51.8 mi
01h 04m
To Anson
51.8 mi
01h 04m

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
63°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Route 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    50.4 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    27.2 mi · 30 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 104: Waterville

    1365 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pung Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pung Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Middle Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Waterville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2113 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on New Madison Road

    2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  18. 18

    Continue on New Madison Road

    1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Point Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Madison Road

    1301 ft · 30 sec · Madison Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2556 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

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

    108 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 51%
Maine Turnpike
27.2 mi · 26%
Norridgewock Road
5.51 mi · 5%
Old Point Avenue
4.04 mi · 4%
Waterville Road
3.71 mi · 4%
Madison Road
2.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Scarborough Connector

Merge slight left

50.4 mi · 00h 58m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
87 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 04m from Scarborough
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Scarborough and 51.8 miles from Anson.

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

The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Anson. Straight-line distance: 86.99 mi (140 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Anson

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population2,397
Coordinates44.7983900, -69.8892200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Anson (-69.88922, 44.79839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.84 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.88
7.32 gal · 27.68 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.44 $28.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.31 $32.63
Premium $4.86 $17.78 $35.56
Diesel $6.00 $21.95 $43.90

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 Anson. The current time is 16:01:04.

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.