How far is Scarborough, ME from Oxford County, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Oxford County, ME is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
83.3 mi
02h 10m
Flight
67.24 mi
108.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.24 mi
Kilometers
108.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.3 mi
Kilometers
134.06 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford County
Wed, Oct 14, 11:22 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Wed, Oct 14, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-10-14T09:11
Arrive Oxford County
Wed, Oct 14, 11:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
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
Mechanic Falls
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Scarborough
41.6 mi
01h 05m
To Oxford County
41.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Oxford County.

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2021 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way

    1.6 km · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2985 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester

    1800 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  12. 12

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Maine Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pigeon Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oxford Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Oxford Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1019 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Market Square

    109 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  19. 19

    Continue on High Street

    132 m · 6 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bethel Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Bethel Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    5.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    841 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Walker's Mills Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Walker's Mills Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Parkway

    2251 ft · 56 sec · Parkway

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mayville Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Mayville Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jims Drive

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Jims Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Lower Kates Road

    1053 ft · 1 min · Lower Kates Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Scribe Way

    3182 ft · 4 min · Scribe Way

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scribe Way

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 21%
Main Street
10.6 mi · 13%
Maine Street
10.5 mi · 13%
South Main Street
5.93 mi · 7%
Mayville Road
5.77 mi · 7%
Park Street
4.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanic Falls
01h 05m from Scarborough
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Oxford County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Oxford County?

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Mechanic Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Scarborough and 41.7 miles from Oxford County.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 $12.89 one way or $25.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely near Oxford County.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanic Falls

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

37 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

43 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

51 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

52 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Oxford County. Straight-line distance: 67.24 mi (108.21 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Oxford County

#2 Oxford County

County in Maine, United States

Population58,132
Coordinates44.4997700, -70.7565700
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Oxford County (-70.75657, 44.49977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.13 L · about $12.89
Round trip
$25.78
5.88 gal · 22.26 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $12.89 $25.78
Mid-grade $4.93 $14.49 $28.99
Premium $5.42 $15.93 $31.86
Diesel $6.45 $18.97 $37.95

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Oxford County. The current time is 09:11:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.