How far is Smithfield, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Smithfield, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
85.67 mi
01h 53m
Flight
76.69 mi
123.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.69 mi
Kilometers
123.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.67 mi
Kilometers
137.88 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Smithfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithfield
2026-04-22T20:01
Arrive Scarborough
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithfield
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Smithfield
42.8 mi
00h 56m
To Scarborough
42.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
44°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mikes Lane

    104 m · 27 sec · Mikes Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Village Road

    4 mi · 9 min · Village Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Smithfield Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Smithfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Oakland Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Oakland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Belgrade Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Civic Center Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Civic Center Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
50.5 mi · 59%
Civic Center Drive
12.1 mi · 14%
Smithfield Road
5.54 mi · 6%
Village Road
4.02 mi · 5%
Augusta Road
3.58 mi · 4%
Oakland Road
3.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 56m from Smithfield
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Smithfield and 42.9 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 76.69 mi (123.42 km).

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#1 Smithfield

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,008
Coordinates44.6303400, -69.8295000
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithfield (-69.8295, 44.63034)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.44 L · about $11.91
Round trip
$23.83
6.04 gal · 22.88 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.91 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.86 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $6.00 $18.11 $36.22

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 Smithfield and Scarborough. The current time is 20:01:22.

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.