How far is Scarborough, ME from Mechanic Falls, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Mechanic Falls, ME is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Mechanic Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Mechanic Falls.
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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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Turn right onto Route 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector
1.6 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector
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Take the exit slight right
2021 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.6 km · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way
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Take the exit slight right
2985 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
1800 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Gray Road
1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road
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Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way
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Continue on Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road
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Continue on Maine Street
10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
89 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
26 m · 4 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scarborough and Mechanic Falls.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Mechanic Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Mechanic Falls?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Scarborough and 20.8 miles from Mechanic Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Mechanic Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
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 Gray.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Mechanic Falls. Straight-line distance: 37.03 mi (59.6 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mechanic Falls
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 2,982 |
| Coordinates | 44.1117400, -70.3917200 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mechanic Falls (-70.39172, 44.11174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.82 | $17.63 |
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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