How far is Scarborough, ME from Lovell, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Lovell, ME is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
57.48 mi
01h 28m
Flight
47.36 mi
76.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.36 mi
Kilometers
76.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.48 mi
Kilometers
92.5 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovell
Tue, Apr 21, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Tue, Apr 21, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-21T09:05
Arrive Lovell
Tue, Apr 21, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Raymond
ME

Town in Maine

From Scarborough
28.7 mi
00h 44m
To Lovell
28.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
48°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 100 North, US 302 West

    967 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North High Street

    5.5 mi · 6 min · North High Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Knights Hill Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Knights Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lovell Road

    1063 ft · 21 sec · Lovell Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    660 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
24.7 mi · 43%
Knights Hill Road
5.78 mi · 10%
North High Street
5.5 mi · 10%
Scarborough Connector
5.45 mi · 9%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 8%
Forest Avenue
4.26 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

20.5 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 44m from Scarborough
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scarborough and Sunny near Lovell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Scarborough and 28.8 miles from Lovell.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scarborough and Sunny near Lovell.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

30 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

43 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

44 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 47.36 mi (76.22 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Lovell

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population1,142
Coordinates44.1267400, -70.8917300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Lovell (-70.89173, 44.12674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $6.00 $12.17 $24.35

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Lovell. The current time is 09:05:20.

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.