How far is Scarborough, ME from Cornish, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Cornish, ME is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
31.98 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.62 mi
46.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.62 mi
Kilometers
46.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.98 mi
Kilometers
51.46 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornish
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive Cornish
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Standish
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Scarborough
16 mi
00h 26m
To Cornish
16 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Gorham Road

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Gorham Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Street

    26 m · 2 sec · South Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Ossipee Trail East

    973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail

    21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail West

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail
9.93 mi · 31%
Ossipee Trail West
8.2 mi · 26%
Gorham Road
5.43 mi · 17%
South Street
2.94 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.19 mi · 7%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

9.91 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
00h 26m from Scarborough
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scarborough and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Cornish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Scarborough and 16 miles from Cornish.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scarborough and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Cornish.

Stop Ideas Near Standish

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

28 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Cornish. Straight-line distance: 28.62 mi (46.06 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Cornish

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,447
Coordinates43.8048000, -70.8011700
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Cornish (-70.80117, 43.8048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Cornish. The current time is 23:35:52.

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.