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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.52 mi
00h 55m
Flight
24.8 mi
39.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.8 mi
Kilometers
39.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.11 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Limerick
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Limerick
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Hollis Center
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From Scarborough
15.2 mi
00h 27m
To Limerick
15.3 mi
00h 27m

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
55°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

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.

  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

    Continue on Gorham Road

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Gorham Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · County Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Portland Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Portland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bar Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cape Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Cape Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Doles Ridge Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Doles Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    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.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Road
7.28 mi · 24%
Gorham Road
5.43 mi · 18%
Doles Ridge Road
4.72 mi · 15%
County Road
4.19 mi · 14%
Portland Road
2.42 mi · 8%
Bar Mills Road
2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollis Center
00h 27m from Scarborough
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

17 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Limerick. Straight-line distance: 24.8 mi (39.91 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Limerick

Town in Maine

Population3,061
Coordinates43.6884100, -70.7936700
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Limerick (-70.79367, 43.68841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Limerick. The current time is 06:43:47.

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.