How far is Scarborough, ME from Mount Vernon, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Mount Vernon, ME is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 42m.
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.
City in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Mount Vernon.
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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
21.2 mi · 24 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
1630 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
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Continue on US 202
6.4 mi · 7 min · US 202
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Turn slight right onto Route 133
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 133
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Continue on Lake Street
1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Route 133
1.3 km · 1 min · Route 133
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Continue on Readfield Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road
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Continue on Winthrop Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Chimney Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chimney Road
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Continue on Pond Road
6 mi · 11 min · Pond Road
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Continue on Pond Road
42 m · 3 sec · Pond Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pond Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scarborough and Mount Vernon.
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
21.2 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Scarborough and 38.1 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Freeport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 65.9 mi (106.06 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
Town in Kennebec County, Maine
| Population | 1,706 |
| Coordinates | 44.5011800, -69.9875600 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-69.98756, 44.50118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
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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