How far is Scarborough, ME from Dedham, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Dedham, ME is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
147.93 mi
02h 54m
Flight
112.66 mi
181.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.66 mi
Kilometers
181.31 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.93 mi
Kilometers
238.07 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dedham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Dedham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Scarborough
73.9 mi
01h 27m
To Dedham
74 mi
01h 27m

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
44°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto Route 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    50.4 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A East: Coastal Route, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor

    2794 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wilson Street

    1414 ft · 27 sec · Wilson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Main Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lower Dedham Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lower Dedham Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Road

    662 ft · 29 sec · South Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
79.2 mi · 54%
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 35%
Main Road
4.83 mi · 3%
I 395 South
4.52 mi · 3%
Lower Dedham Road
3.53 mi · 2%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

79.2 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 27m from Scarborough
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Dedham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Scarborough and 74 miles from Dedham.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Dedham.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Dedham. Straight-line distance: 112.66 mi (181.31 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dedham

Town in Maine

Population1,666
Coordinates44.6917400, -68.6619800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Dedham (-68.66198, 44.69174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.76 L · about $20.59
Round trip
$41.19
10.44 gal · 39.52 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.59 $41.19
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.27 $46.53
Premium $4.86 $25.36 $50.72
Diesel $6.00 $31.30 $62.61

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 Dedham. The current time is 23:47:27.

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.