How far is Scarborough, ME from Owls Head, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Owls Head, ME is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
89.6 mi
02h 11m
Flight
72.01 mi
115.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.01 mi
Kilometers
115.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.6 mi
Kilometers
144.19 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owls Head
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Owls Head
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Woolwich
ME

Town of the United States

From Scarborough
44.7 mi
01h 05m
To Owls Head
44.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Owls Head Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Thursday
Using Rockland as the closest live forecast in the Knox County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Owls Head.

  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

    26.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2011 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Thomaston Street

    1273 ft · 37 sec · Thomaston Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2012 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Ingraham Lane

    2550 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Lane

  23. 23

    Continue on Ingraham Drive

    2323 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Weskeag Road

    107 m · 10 sec · Weskeag Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Shore Drive

    2.6 mi · 7 min · North Shore Drive

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
28.2 mi · 32%
Route 1
20.2 mi · 22%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 15%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 10%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Scarborough Connector

Merge slight left

26.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woolwich
01h 05m from Scarborough
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Owls Head.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Owls Head?

The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Woolwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Scarborough and 44.9 miles from Owls Head.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.47 one way or $24.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Owls Head.

Stop Ideas Near Woolwich

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

2 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

11 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

12 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

25 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Owls Head. Straight-line distance: 72.01 mi (115.89 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Owls Head

#2 Owls Head

City in United States of America

Population1,608
Coordinates44.0823000, -69.0572600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Owls Head (-69.05726, 44.0823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.97 L · about $12.47
Round trip
$24.93
6.32 gal · 23.94 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.47 $24.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $4.86 $15.35 $30.70
Diesel $6.00 $18.95 $37.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Owls Head. The current time is 08:02:35.

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.