How far is Scarborough, ME from Dixfield, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Dixfield, ME is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
77.76 mi
01h 41m
Flight
66.37 mi
106.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.37 mi
Kilometers
106.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.76 mi
Kilometers
125.15 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dixfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-23T12:13
Arrive Dixfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Scarborough
38.9 mi
00h 50m
To Dixfield
38.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2021 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way

    1.6 km · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2985 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    21.2 mi · 24 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Federal Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Canton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Turner Road

    1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Turner Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Auburn Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Auburn Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1217 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on McLain Street

    132 m · 11 sec · McLain Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto River Road

    1075 ft · 34 sec · River Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    690 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Weld Street

    1048 ft · 26 sec · Weld Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weld Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
29.3 mi · 38%
Auburn Road
19.4 mi · 25%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
4.03 mi · 5%
Turner Road
3.09 mi · 4%
Turner Street
2.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

21.2 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 50m from Scarborough
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Scarborough and 38.9 miles from Dixfield.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 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 Dixfield.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Dixfield. Straight-line distance: 66.37 mi (106.82 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Dixfield

City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,481
Coordinates44.5339500, -70.4559000
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Dixfield (-70.4559, 44.53395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.62
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.81 $21.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.21 $24.42
Premium $4.86 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $6.00 $16.43 $32.86

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 Dixfield. The current time is 12:13:54.

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.