How far is Scarborough, ME from Hudson, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Hudson, ME is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
140.21 mi
02h 59m
Flight
121.43 mi
195.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.43 mi
Kilometers
195.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.21 mi
Kilometers
225.65 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
70.1 mi
01h 29m
To Hudson
70.2 mi
01h 29m

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
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    127 m · 8 sec · Dexter Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Exeter Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Exeter Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Exeter Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    652 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hudson Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Hudson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Corinth Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Corinth Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hudson Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Hudson Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Town Road

    1543 ft · 31 sec · Old Town Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Town Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
53.6 mi · 38%
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 37%
Exeter Road
15.7 mi · 11%
Hudson Road
6.21 mi · 4%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 3%
Corinth Road
2.34 mi · 2%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
121.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 29m from Scarborough
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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 70.1 miles from Scarborough and 70.2 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 10.4 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 7.5 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 7.4 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 Hudson. Straight-line distance: 121.43 mi (195.43 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Hudson

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population1,499
Coordinates45.0011800, -68.8805900
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Hudson (-68.88059, 45.00118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.73 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.06
9.9 gal · 37.46 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.53 $39.06
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.86 $24.05 $48.09
Diesel $6.00 $29.69 $59.37

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 Hudson. The current time is 06:24:50.

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.