How far is Scarborough, ME from Winthrop, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Winthrop, ME is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
60.84 mi
01h 16m
Flight
53.07 mi
85.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.07 mi
Kilometers
85.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.84 mi
Kilometers
97.91 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Scarborough
30.4 mi
00h 38m
To Winthrop
30.4 mi
00h 38m

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
52°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 Winthrop.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  16. 16

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  18. 18

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  19. 19

    Continue on US 202

    6.4 mi · 7 min · US 202

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Route 133

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 133

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    40 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Depot Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
29.3 mi · 48%
US 202
6.73 mi · 11%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 11%
Main Street
4.9 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 7%
Scarborough Connector
1.94 mi · 3%
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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 38m from Scarborough
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Scarborough and 30.4 miles from Winthrop.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 53.07 mi (85.41 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Winthrop

Town in Maine, United States

Population6,029
Coordinates44.3050700, -69.9770000
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Winthrop (-69.977, 44.30507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.86 $10.44 $20.89
Diesel $6.00 $12.89 $25.79

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 Winthrop. The current time is 04:11:10.

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.