How far is Scarborough, ME from Palmyra, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Palmyra, ME is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Palmyra.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Palmyra.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
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Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 58 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
46.8 mi · 51 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsfield, Hartland
1246 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Turn left onto Hartland Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue
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Continue on Ell Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scarborough and Palmyra.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Scarborough Connector
Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 00h 58m
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 Palmyra.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Palmyra?
The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Scarborough and 54.7 miles from Palmyra.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.19 one way or $30.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Palmyra.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
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 Gardiner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 99.77 mi (160.56 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmyra
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 44.8464500, -69.3586600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmyra (-69.35866, 44.84645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.70 | $37.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
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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