How far is Scarborough, ME from Parsonsfield, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Parsonsfield, ME is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
41.52 mi
01h 19m
Flight
32.04 mi
51.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.04 mi
Kilometers
51.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.52 mi
Kilometers
66.82 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parsonsfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Parsonsfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Hollis Center
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From Scarborough
20.8 mi
00h 39m
To Parsonsfield
20.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Gorham Road

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Gorham Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · County Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Portland Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Portland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bar Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cape Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Cape Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Doles Ridge Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Doles Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    105 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Parsonsfield Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Parsonsfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · North Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Merrill Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Merrill Hill Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Merrill Hill Road

    49 m · 7 sec · Merrill Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Middle Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Middle Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Middle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Road
7.28 mi · 18%
North Road
5.91 mi · 14%
Gorham Road
5.43 mi · 13%
Doles Ridge Road
4.72 mi · 11%
County Road
4.19 mi · 10%
Parsonsfield Road
2.84 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Cape Road

Turn right onto Cape Road

7.28 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollis Center
00h 39m from Scarborough
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Hollis Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Scarborough and 20.8 miles from Parsonsfield.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hollis Center

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

17 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Parsonsfield. Straight-line distance: 32.04 mi (51.56 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Parsonsfield

#2 Parsonsfield

Town in York County, Maine

Population1,971
Coordinates43.7270200, -70.9286800
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Parsonsfield (-70.92868, 43.72702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.86 $7.14 $14.28
Diesel $6.00 $8.82 $17.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Parsonsfield. The current time is 00:58:20.

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.