How far is Scarborough, ME from Milford, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Milford, ME is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.99 mi
02h 56m
Flight
125.8 mi
202.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.8 mi
Kilometers
202.45 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.99 mi
Kilometers
239.77 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Fri, Apr 17, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-17T06:45
Arrive Milford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Scarborough
74.4 mi
01h 28m
To Milford
74.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Stillwater Avenue, Stillwater, Old Town

    1066 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue

    2.6 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Center Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2821 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
89.8 mi · 60%
Scarborough Connector
52.5 mi · 35%
Stillwater Avenue
2.79 mi · 2%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 1%
Route 1
1.14 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

89.8 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 28m from Scarborough
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Scarborough and 74.6 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Milford. Straight-line distance: 125.8 mi (202.45 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 Milford

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,973
Coordinates44.9461800, -68.6439200
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Milford (-68.64392, 44.94618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.9 L · about $20.75
Round trip
$41.50
10.52 gal · 39.8 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.75 $41.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.44 $46.89
Premium $4.86 $25.55 $51.11
Diesel $6.00 $31.54 $63.09

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Milford. The current time is 06:45:53.

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.