How far is Scarborough, ME from Chelsea, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Chelsea, ME is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Chelsea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Chelsea.
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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 right onto Route 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
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Merge slight left
49.2 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
1774 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Lewiston Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue
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Continue on Lewiston Road
642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Central Street
916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street
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Turn straight onto Water Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
974 ft · 34 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Windsor Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
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Continue on Togus Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Togus Road
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Turn sharp left onto Hankerson Road
17 m · 2 sec · Hankerson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hankerson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scarborough and Chelsea.
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.
Scarborough Connector
Merge slight left
49.2 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Chelsea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Chelsea?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Scarborough and 30.3 miles from Chelsea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Chelsea.
Stop Ideas Near Topsham
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 Topsham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 55.34 mi (89.06 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chelsea
Town in Maine, US
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 44.2503500, -69.7172700 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelsea (-69.71727, 44.25035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
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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