How far is Scarborough, ME from Cumberland Center, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Cumberland Center, ME is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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.
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Cumberland Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Cumberland Center.
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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
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Cumberland
825 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Bucknam Road
1978 ft · 58 sec · Bucknam Road
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Turn right onto Middle Road
2044 ft · 58 sec · Middle Road
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Continue on Longwoods Road
109 m · 11 sec · Longwoods Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woods Circle
34 m · 3 sec · Longwoods Road
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Exit the rotary onto Longwoods Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Longwoods Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Blanchard Road
28 m · 4 sec · Blanchard Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blanchard Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scarborough and Cumberland Center.
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
8.68 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Scarborough and Mostly Cloudy near Cumberland Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Cumberland Center?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Scarborough and 9.3 miles from Cumberland Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Scarborough and Mostly Cloudy near Cumberland Center.
Stop Ideas Near 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 Portland.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Cumberland Center. Straight-line distance: 15.41 mi (24.8 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cumberland Center
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 2,499 |
| Coordinates | 43.7964700, -70.2589400 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cumberland Center (-70.25894, 43.79647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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