How far is Scarborough, ME from Wiscasset, ME?

The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Wiscasset, ME is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
52.29 mi
01h 14m
Flight
43.96 mi
70.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.96 mi
Kilometers
70.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.15 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiscasset
Thu, May 7, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Thu, May 7, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-05-06T22:47
Arrive Wiscasset
Thu, May 7, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
26.1 mi
00h 37m
To Wiscasset
26.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Tonight

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Tonight

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    139 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scarborough Connector
28.2 mi · 54%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 18%
Route 1
6.02 mi · 12%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 8%
US 1
1.31 mi · 2%
Black Point Road
1.22 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 37m from Scarborough
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Scarborough and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Wiscasset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 26.1 miles from Scarborough and 26.2 miles from Wiscasset.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Scarborough and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Wiscasset.

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 Wiscasset. Straight-line distance: 43.96 mi (70.74 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Wiscasset

Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States

Population3,748
Coordinates44.0028600, -69.6656000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Wiscasset (-69.6656, 44.00286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.00 $11.03 $22.07

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Wiscasset. The current time is 22:47:37.

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.