How far is Scarborough, ME from Dayton, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Dayton, ME is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Dayton.
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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 left onto Route 1
1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Turn right onto Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway
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Continue straight
671 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
6 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
965 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
2800 ft · 1 min
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Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
965 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Buxton Road
65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road
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Continue on North Street
2410 ft · 52 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Garfield Street
1 km · 2 min · Garfield Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bradley Street
2628 ft · 53 sec · Bradley Street
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Continue on New County Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · New County Road
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Turn right onto Hollis Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Hollis Road
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Turn left onto Bickford Road
1905 ft · 1 min · Bickford Road
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Turn right onto Wilderness Drive
1485 ft · 2 min · Wilderness Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilderness Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scarborough and Dayton.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.97 mi · 00h 06m
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 Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Dayton?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Scarborough and 10.1 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 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 Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Saco
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 Saco.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 12.86 mi (20.69 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 2,107 |
| Coordinates | 43.549722, -70.575555 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-70.575555, 43.549722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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