How far is Scarborough, ME from Waldoboro, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Waldoboro, ME is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
70.33 mi
01h 41m
Flight
59.17 mi
95.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.17 mi
Kilometers
95.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.33 mi
Kilometers
113.19 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waldoboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Waldoboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Brunswick
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Scarborough
35.1 mi
00h 50m
To Waldoboro
35.2 mi
00h 50m

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
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Atlantic Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
28.2 mi · 40%
Route 1
20.2 mi · 29%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 13%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 6%
Atlantic Highway
2.97 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.53 mi · 2%
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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brunswick
00h 50m from Scarborough
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Scarborough and 35.2 miles from Waldoboro.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brunswick

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

3 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Waldoboro. Straight-line distance: 59.17 mi (95.22 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Waldoboro

Town in Maine, United States

Population5,078
Coordinates44.0953600, -69.3756000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Waldoboro (-69.3756, 44.09536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.57
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.78 $19.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.05 $22.11
Premium $4.86 $12.05 $24.10
Diesel $6.00 $14.87 $29.75

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 Waldoboro. The current time is 03:36:39.

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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.