How far is Scarborough, ME from Jonesport, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Jonesport, ME is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.86 mi
04h 29m
Flight
150.45 mi
242.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.45 mi
Kilometers
242.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.86 mi
Kilometers
328.08 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesport
Thu, Apr 16, 3:44 PM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 8:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-16T11:14
Arrive Jonesport
Thu, Apr 16, 3:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 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
Morrill
ME

Human settlement in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Scarborough
101.8 mi
02h 14m
To Jonesport
102 mi
02h 14m

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
Jonesport Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
45°F
Thursday
Using Addison as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then 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 Jonesport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.6 mi · 46 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1721 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on US Highway 1A

    3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 1A

  35. 35

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    1084 ft · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Main Street

    2784 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Route 1

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  38. 38

    Turn right onto State Route 187

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 187

  39. 39

    Continue on Indian River Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Indian River Road

  40. 40

    Continue on State Route 187

    1417 ft · 28 sec · State Route 187

  41. 41

    Continue on Indian River Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Indian River Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 26%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 9%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 7%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 5%
Indian River Road
9.34 mi · 5%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 4%
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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.5 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrill
02h 14m from Scarborough
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scarborough and Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely near Jonesport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Morrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Scarborough and 102 miles from Jonesport.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scarborough and Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely near Jonesport.

Stop Ideas Near Morrill

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

10 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

19 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

21 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

28 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Jonesport. Straight-line distance: 150.45 mi (242.13 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Jonesport

City in Washington County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,332
Coordinates44.5328600, -67.5983300
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Jonesport (-67.59833, 44.53286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.23 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.73
14.38 gal · 54.46 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $28.36 $56.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $32.05 $64.09
Premium $4.86 $34.93 $69.86
Diesel $6.00 $43.12 $86.24

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 Jonesport. The current time is 11:14:45.

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.