How far is Scarborough, ME from Phippsburg, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Phippsburg, ME is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
48.13 mi
01h 10m
Flight
30.37 mi
48.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.37 mi
Kilometers
48.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.13 mi
Kilometers
77.45 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phippsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 15, 7:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-15T16:55
Arrive Phippsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Scarborough
24 mi
00h 35m
To Phippsburg
24.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
50°F
This Afternoon

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 11 min · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Park & Ride

    66 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Road

    125 m · 12 sec · State Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    890 ft · 25 sec · Western Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Richardson Street

    1266 ft · 38 sec · Richardson Street

  13. 13

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

    2.2 mi · 6 min · High Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bridge Street

    137 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Main Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Parker Head Road

    68 m · 14 sec · Parker Head Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Higgins Lane

    55 m · 8 sec · Higgins Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Higgins Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
28.2 mi · 59%
Mill Street
8 mi · 17%
Main Road
4.12 mi · 9%
High Street
2.21 mi · 5%
US 1
1.31 mi · 3%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 3%
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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 35m from Scarborough
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Scarborough and Areas Of Fog near Phippsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Scarborough and 24.1 miles from Phippsburg.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Scarborough and Areas Of Fog near Phippsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Phippsburg. Straight-line distance: 30.37 mi (48.87 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Phippsburg

Town in Maine, US

Population2,275
Coordinates43.8206400, -69.8147700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Phippsburg (-69.81477, 43.82064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.43 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.4 gal · 12.86 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.71 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.58 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.52
Diesel $6.00 $10.19 $20.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Phippsburg. The current time is 16:55:06.

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.