How far is South Berwick, ME from Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from South Berwick, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Berwick and Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Berwick and Scarborough.
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Start on Scotts Court
70 m · 12 sec · Scotts Court
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Turn right onto Main Street
59 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Portland Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto Wells Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street
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Continue on North Berwick Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sanford Road
3133 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road
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Turn left
93 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 24 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Scarborough
2871 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway
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Turn left onto Route 1
1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Turn right onto Black Point Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Berwick and Scarborough.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Berwick and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Scarborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Berwick to Scarborough?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from South Berwick and 20.8 miles from Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Berwick and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennebunk.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Berwick and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 34.11 mi (54.89 km).
#1 South Berwick
Town in Maine
| Population | 7,613 |
| Coordinates | 43.2345300, -70.8095000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Avenue (-70.32172, 43.57814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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