How far is Scarborough, ME from Limerick, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Limerick, ME is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in York County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Limerick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Limerick.
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Start on Highland Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Black Point Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road
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Continue on Gorham Road
5.4 mi · 11 min · Gorham Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · County Road
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Continue on Portland Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Portland Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bar Mills Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road
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Turn right onto Cape Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Cape Road
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Turn left onto Doles Ridge Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Doles Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scarborough and Limerick.
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.
Cape Road
Turn right onto Cape Road
7.28 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scarborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Limerick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Limerick?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Hollis Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Scarborough and 15.3 miles from Limerick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 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 Limerick.
Stop Ideas Near Hollis Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hollis Center.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Limerick. Straight-line distance: 24.8 mi (39.91 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Limerick
Town in Maine
| Population | 3,061 |
| Coordinates | 43.6884100, -70.7936700 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Limerick (-70.79367, 43.68841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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