How far is Scarborough, ME from Phillips, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Phillips, ME is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
103.48 mi
02h 18m
Flight
86.02 mi
138.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.02 mi
Kilometers
138.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.48 mi
Kilometers
166.54 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phillips
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Phillips
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Turner
ME

U.

From Scarborough
51.8 mi
01h 09m
To Phillips
51.8 mi
01h 09m

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
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.2 mi · 24 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bridge Street

    155 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

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

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto United States Highway 2

    1450 ft · 19 sec · United States Highway 2

  21. 21

    Continue on US Route 2 East

    4.2 mi · 7 min · US Route 2 East

  22. 22

    Continue on Wilton Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Oakes Street

    1201 ft · 33 sec · Oakes Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Town Farm Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Town Farm Road

  25. 25

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Fairbanks Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Farmington Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Farmington Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Phillips Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Phillips Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Rangeley Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Rangeley Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Route 142

    131 m · 10 sec · State Route 142

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2390 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sawyer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
29.3 mi · 28%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 12%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 9%
Main Street
8.74 mi · 8%
Rangeley Road
6.09 mi · 6%
Farmington Road
5.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turner
01h 09m from Scarborough
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Phillips.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Turner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Scarborough and 51.8 miles from Phillips.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.40 one way or $28.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Turner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

38 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
RAIL

Freeport

46 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

47 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

52 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Phillips. Straight-line distance: 86.02 mi (138.44 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Phillips

Location in Maine

Population1,025
Coordinates44.8231100, -70.3395100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Phillips (-70.33951, 44.82311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.82 L · about $14.40
Round trip
$28.80
7.3 gal · 27.64 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.40 $28.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.27 $32.54
Premium $4.86 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $6.00 $21.89 $43.78

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 Phillips. The current time is 04:00:54.

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.