How far is Springvale, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Springvale, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.22 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.87 mi
40.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.87 mi
Kilometers
40.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.22 mi
Kilometers
50.25 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Springvale
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springvale
2026-04-23T08:56
Arrive Scarborough
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springvale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Biddeford
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Springvale
15.6 mi
00h 21m
To Scarborough
15.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    39 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Payne Street

    99 m · 20 sec · Payne Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    735 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Scarborough

    2871 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Haigis Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Route 1

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
10.9 mi · 35%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 26%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 8%
Biddeford Road
1.84 mi · 6%
Alfred Street
1.51 mi · 5%
Haigis Parkway
1.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

10.3 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biddeford
00h 21m from Springvale
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springvale 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 Springvale to Scarborough?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Springvale and 15.7 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springvale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Biddeford

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

7 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springvale and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 24.87 mi (40.02 km).

Springvale

#1 Springvale

Village in Maine, USA

Population3,292
Coordinates43.4667500, -70.7936700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Springvale (-70.79367, 43.46675)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.68
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.34 $8.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.90 $9.81
Premium $4.86 $5.34 $10.69
Diesel $6.00 $6.60 $13.19

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 Springvale and Scarborough. The current time is 08:56:41.

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.