How far is Scarborough, ME from Cape Elizabeth, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth.
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Start on Highland Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Black Point Road
953 ft · 25 sec · Black Point Road
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Turn left onto Fogg Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Fogg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spurwink Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Spurwink Road
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Continue on Bowery Beach Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bowery Beach Road
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Turn right onto Hill Way
79 m · 11 sec · Hill Way
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Turn slight right onto Kettle Cove Road
1959 ft · 1 min · Kettle Cove Road
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Turn left onto Fessenden Road
1347 ft · 59 sec · Fessenden Road
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Turn right onto Two Lights Road
1628 ft · 1 min · Two Lights Road
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Continue on Two Lights Road
3131 ft · 2 min · Two Lights Road
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Turn right
55 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth.
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.
Bowery Beach Road
Continue on Bowery Beach Road
2.18 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scarborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cape Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Cape Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
South Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Scarborough and 4 miles from Cape Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scarborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cape Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near South Portland
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 South Portland.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 6.17 mi (9.93 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Elizabeth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 9,322 |
| Coordinates | 43.5637000, -70.2000500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Elizabeth (-70.20005, 43.5637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
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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