How far is Scarborough, ME from Enfield, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Enfield, ME is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.91 mi
03h 18m
Flight
144.26 mi
232.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.26 mi
Kilometers
232.17 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.91 mi
Kilometers
279.88 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enfield
Wed, Apr 15, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 1:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-15T06:33
Arrive Enfield
Wed, Apr 15, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scarborough
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Benton
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Scarborough
86.9 mi
01h 39m
To Enfield
87 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.3 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 6, ME 155: Howland, Lagrange

    1272 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    87 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto LaGrange Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · LaGrange Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Coffin Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Coffin Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Coffin Street

    109 m · 7 sec · Coffin Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Bridge Road

    2330 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2645 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hammett Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Hammett Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammett Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
113 mi · 65%
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 30%
Hammett Road
3.71 mi · 2%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 1%
Route 1
1.14 mi · 1%
LaGrange Road
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

113 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
01h 39m from Scarborough
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Scarborough and Chance Light Rain near Enfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Scarborough and 87 miles from Enfield.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.22 one way or $48.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Scarborough and Chance Light Rain near Enfield.

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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 Benton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 5 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
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

32 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

46 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

53 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

55 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Enfield. Straight-line distance: 144.26 mi (232.17 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 Enfield

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population1,531
Coordinates45.2489400, -68.5683600
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Enfield (-68.56836, 45.24894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.23 L · about $24.22
Round trip
$48.44
12.28 gal · 46.46 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.22 $48.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.37 $54.73
Premium $4.86 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $6.00 $36.82 $73.64

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Enfield. The current time is 06:33:12.

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.