How far is Scarborough, ME from Porter, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Porter, ME is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Porter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Porter.
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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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Continue on Gorham Road
5.4 mi · 11 min · Gorham Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road
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Turn slight right onto South Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Street
26 m · 2 sec · South Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Ossipee Trail East
973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail
21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West
36 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail West
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail West
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Maple Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Federal Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Federal Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scarborough and Porter.
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.
Ossipee Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
9.91 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scarborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Porter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Porter?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Scarborough and 19.6 miles from Porter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scarborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Porter.
Stop Ideas Near Standish
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 Standish.
Portland Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Porter. Straight-line distance: 34.03 mi (54.76 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Porter
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,525 |
| Coordinates | 43.7959100, -70.9325600 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porter (-70.93256, 43.79591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
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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