How far is Scarborough, ME from Mapleton, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Mapleton, ME is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.33 mi
05h 40m
Flight
238.86 mi
384.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.86 mi
Kilometers
384.41 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.33 mi
Kilometers
459.2 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mapleton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 PM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-15T08:33
Arrive Mapleton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 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
Orono
ME

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

From Scarborough
142.6 mi
02h 50m
To Mapleton
142.7 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    160.7 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten

    1493 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    21 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    747 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Presque Isle Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Haystack Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2704 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
161 mi · 56%
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 18%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 11%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 4%
Presque Isle Road
7.31 mi · 3%
Station Road
5.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

161 mi · 02h 49m

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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
238.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orono
02h 50m from Scarborough
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Scarborough and Chance Light Rain near Mapleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Orono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.6 miles from Scarborough and 142.7 miles from Mapleton.

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

The direct path is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.73 one way or $79.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Scarborough and Chance Light Rain near Mapleton.

Stop Ideas Near Orono

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

2 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

13 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

50 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

58 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Mapleton. Straight-line distance: 238.86 mi (384.41 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mapleton

Main settlement in the town of the same name in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates46.6819900, -68.1628100
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Mapleton (-68.16281, 46.68199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.07 gal
38.11 L · about $39.73
Round trip
$79.45
20.14 gal · 76.22 L
Estimated CO2
89.5 kg one way
Round trip: 179 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $39.73 $79.45
Mid-grade $4.46 $44.88 $89.76
Premium $4.86 $48.92 $97.84
Diesel $6.00 $60.39 $120.78

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Mapleton. The current time is 08:33:30.

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.