How far is Scarborough, ME from Hancock, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Hancock, ME is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
156.33 mi
03h 16m
Flight
121.91 mi
196.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.91 mi
Kilometers
196.2 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.33 mi
Kilometers
251.59 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hancock
Thu, Apr 16, 1:03 PM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 4:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-16T09:47
Arrive Hancock
Thu, Apr 16, 1:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 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

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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Scarborough
78 mi
01h 38m
To Hancock
78.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  25. 25

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto High Street

    1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    48 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 34%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 11%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 9%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 6%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 5%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 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 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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
01h 38m from Scarborough
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scarborough and Light Rain Likely near Hancock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Scarborough and 78.2 miles from Hancock.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scarborough and Light Rain Likely near Hancock.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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 Palermo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 11 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 11.4 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 11.4 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 Palermo.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Hancock. Straight-line distance: 121.91 mi (196.2 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Hancock

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,440
Coordinates44.5292400, -68.2536300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Hancock (-68.25363, 44.52924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.88 L · about $21.78
Round trip
$43.55
11.04 gal · 41.76 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.78 $43.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.60 $49.21
Premium $4.86 $26.82 $53.63
Diesel $6.00 $33.10 $66.21

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Hancock. The current time is 09:47:36.

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.