How far is Scarborough, ME from Rangeley, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Rangeley, ME is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
123.83 mi
02h 50m
Flight
97.23 mi
156.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.23 mi
Kilometers
156.47 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.83 mi
Kilometers
199.28 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rangeley
Thu, Apr 16, 5:21 PM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-16T14:30
Arrive Rangeley
Thu, Apr 16, 5:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Livermore
ME

Town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

From Scarborough
61.9 mi
01h 25m
To Rangeley
62 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    638 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 2

    825 ft · 18 sec · United States Highway 2

  23. 23

    Continue on US Route 2 East

    1620 ft · 36 sec · US Route 2 East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Weld Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road

  26. 26

    Continue on School Street

    5 mi · 9 min · School Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Church Street

    1760 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Phillips Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Phillips Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Weld Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Weld Road

  30. 30

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

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Rangeley Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    528 ft · 23 sec · Pond Street

  33. 33

    Continue on High Street

    129 m · 19 sec · High Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
29.3 mi · 24%
Main Street
20.8 mi · 17%
Weld Road
14.1 mi · 11%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 10%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 8%
Rangeley Road
8.3 mi · 7%
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
01h 25m from Scarborough
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain near Rangeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Scarborough and 62 miles from Rangeley.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.92 one way or $33.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scarborough and Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain near Rangeley.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

36 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

59 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

60 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

62 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Rangeley. Straight-line distance: 97.23 mi (156.47 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 Rangeley

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates44.9664400, -70.6428500
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Rangeley (-70.64285, 44.96644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $16.92
Round trip
$33.85
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.92 $33.85
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.12 $38.24
Premium $4.86 $20.84 $41.68
Diesel $6.00 $25.73 $51.45

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Rangeley. The current time is 14:30:53.

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.