How far is Scarborough, ME from Lebanon, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Lebanon, ME is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
39.11 mi
00h 57m
Flight
29.4 mi
47.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.4 mi
Kilometers
47.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.11 mi
Kilometers
62.94 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sun, May 31, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Sun, May 31, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-05-31T03:34
Arrive Lebanon
Sun, May 31, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Dayton
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Scarborough
19.5 mi
00h 28m
To Lebanon
19.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Route 1

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Haigis Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    671 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    694 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Oak Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lebanon Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lebanon Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Carl Broggi Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carl Broggi Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Little River Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Little River Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Little River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
10.3 mi · 26%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 21%
Oak Street
3.25 mi · 8%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 6%
Haigis Parkway
2.32 mi · 6%
Biddeford Road
1.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

10.3 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 28m from Scarborough
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Scarborough and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Scarborough and 19.6 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Scarborough and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

12 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

17 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 29.4 mi (47.32 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Lebanon

Town in Maine

Population6,435
Coordinates43.3945300, -70.8508900
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Lebanon (-70.85089, 43.39453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Lebanon. The current time is 03:34:20.

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.