How far is Scarborough, ME from Frankfort, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Frankfort, ME is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
128.78 mi
02h 44m
Flight
101.1 mi
162.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.1 mi
Kilometers
162.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.78 mi
Kilometers
207.25 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankfort
Wed, Apr 15, 6:41 PM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 9:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-15T15:57
Arrive Frankfort
Wed, Apr 15, 6:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Scarborough
64.3 mi
01h 22m
To Frankfort
64.4 mi
01h 22m

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
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  13. 13

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  15. 15

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Bangor Road

    6.1 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Road South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Road South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Loggin Road

    577 ft · 16 sec · Loggin Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Hill Road

    35 m · 5 sec · West Hill Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 41%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 14%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 8%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 6%
West Main Street
7.04 mi · 5%
Bangor Road
6.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Scarborough Connector

Merge slight left

50.4 mi · 00h 58m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
101.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
01h 22m from Scarborough
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Frankfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Scarborough and 64.4 miles from Frankfort.

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

The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Frankfort.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 101.1 mi (162.71 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Frankfort

Town in Maine

Population1,196
Coordinates44.6098000, -68.8767000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Frankfort (-68.8767, 44.6098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.2 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.08 gal · 34.4 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.23 $40.47
Premium $4.86 $22.06 $44.11
Diesel $6.00 $27.23 $54.45

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 Frankfort. The current time is 15:57:00.

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.