How far is Scarborough, ME from Georgetown, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Georgetown, ME is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.69 mi
01h 20m
Flight
32.71 mi
52.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.71 mi
Kilometers
52.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.69 mi
Kilometers
83.18 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Mon, Apr 13, 3:48 PM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Mon, Apr 13, 5:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-13T14:28
Arrive Georgetown
Mon, Apr 13, 3:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Scarborough
25.8 mi
00h 40m
To Georgetown
25.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1666 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wilder Road

    714 ft · 24 sec · Wilder Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arrowsic Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Arrowsic Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Five Islands Road

    4.3 mi · 10 min · Five Islands Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Islands Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
28.2 mi · 55%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 18%
Arrowsic Road
4.66 mi · 9%
Five Islands Road
4.28 mi · 8%
US 1
1.31 mi · 3%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Scarborough Connector

Merge slight left

26.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 40m from Scarborough
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Scarborough and 25.8 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 32.71 mi (52.64 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 Georgetown

Town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates43.8045300, -69.7467100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Georgetown (-69.74671, 43.80453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.36
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.18 $14.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.11 $16.22
Premium $4.86 $8.84 $17.68
Diesel $6.00 $10.91 $21.83

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Georgetown. The current time is 14:28:40.

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.