How far is Scarborough, ME from Blue Hill, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Blue Hill, ME is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.66 mi
03h 02m
Flight
103.79 mi
167.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.79 mi
Kilometers
167.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.66 mi
Kilometers
232.81 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Sat, Apr 18, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-17T23:01
Arrive Blue Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scarborough
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Windsor
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Scarborough
72.3 mi
01h 31m
To Blue Hill
72.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Blue Hill.

  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

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  13. 13

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  15. 15

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  25. 25

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Front Ridge Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Front Ridge Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Street

  28. 28

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

    13 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 36%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 12%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 7%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 6%
Acadia Highway
7.32 mi · 5%
West Main Street
7.04 mi · 5%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 31m from Scarborough
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Blue Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Blue Hill?

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Scarborough and 72.4 miles from Blue Hill.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.

BUS

Augusta, ME

18 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

28 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

31 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Blue Hill. Straight-line distance: 103.79 mi (167.03 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Blue Hill

#2 Blue Hill

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population2,651
Coordinates44.4139700, -68.5866900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Blue Hill (-68.58669, 44.41397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.32 L · about $20.12
Round trip
$40.24
10.2 gal · 38.64 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.12 $40.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.73 $45.46
Premium $4.86 $24.78 $49.55
Diesel $6.00 $30.58 $61.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Blue Hill. The current time is 23:01:56.

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.