How far is Scarborough, ME from Guilford, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Guilford, ME is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
136.01 mi
02h 46m
Flight
119.26 mi
191.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.26 mi
Kilometers
191.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.01 mi
Kilometers
218.89 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 6:25 PM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-15T15:38
Arrive Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 6:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Scarborough
68 mi
01h 23m
To Guilford
68 mi
01h 23m

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 Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.6 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail

    37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Church Street

    1027 ft · 22 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dam Street

    89 m · 5 sec · Dam Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Grove Street

    3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Crockett Road

    128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Dexter Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bridge Street

    626 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
53.6 mi · 39%
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 39%
North Dexter Road
9.44 mi · 7%
Dexter Road
5.85 mi · 4%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 3%
Newport Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

53.6 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
119.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 23m from Scarborough
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Scarborough and 68 miles from Guilford.

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

The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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 Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12.4 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 5.5 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 5.4 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 Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 119.26 mi (191.93 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Guilford

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,468
Coordinates45.1689400, -69.3844900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Guilford (-69.38449, 45.16894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $18.94
Round trip
$37.87
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.94 $37.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.39 $42.79
Premium $4.86 $23.32 $46.64
Diesel $6.00 $28.79 $57.57

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 Guilford. The current time is 15:38:29.

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.