How far is Scarborough, ME from Harrison, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Harrison, ME is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
49.95 mi
01h 14m
Flight
40.86 mi
65.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.86 mi
Kilometers
65.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.95 mi
Kilometers
80.38 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
North Windham
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Scarborough
25 mi
00h 37m
To Harrison
25 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 100 North, US 302 West

    967 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrison Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Harrison Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    1665 ft · 28 sec · Bridgton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1684 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
24.7 mi · 50%
Scarborough Connector
5.45 mi · 11%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 9%
Forest Avenue
4.26 mi · 9%
Bridgton Road
4.12 mi · 8%
Harrison Road
4.09 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

20.5 mi · 00h 30m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Windham
00h 37m from Scarborough
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scarborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Scarborough and 25 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scarborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrison.

Stop Ideas Near North Windham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

27 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

38 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.76 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Harrison

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,819
Coordinates44.1103500, -70.6792300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Harrison (-70.67923, 44.11035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.89
3.52 gal · 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.94 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.84 $15.69
Premium $4.86 $8.55 $17.10
Diesel $6.00 $10.55 $21.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Harrison. The current time is 05:08:48.

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.