How far is Scarborough, ME from Arundel, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Arundel, ME is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Arundel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Arundel.
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Start on Highland Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Black Point Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road
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Turn left onto Route 1
1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Turn right onto Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway
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Continue straight
671 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
10.3 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Precourt Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Precourt Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Portland Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Portland Road
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Turn left onto Log Cabin Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Log Cabin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Log Cabin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scarborough and Arundel.
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.
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.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Arundel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Arundel?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Scarborough and 11.9 miles from Arundel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 $3.31 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Arundel.
Stop Ideas Near Saco
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 Saco.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Arundel. Straight-line distance: 15.62 mi (25.13 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arundel
Town in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,457 |
| Coordinates | 43.3825900, -70.4778300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arundel (-70.47783, 43.38259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
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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