How far is Strong, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Strong, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
95.98 mi
02h 06m
Flight
85.09 mi
136.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.09 mi
Kilometers
136.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.98 mi
Kilometers
154.47 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Strong
Thu, Apr 16, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strong
2026-04-16T19:05
Arrive Scarborough
Thu, Apr 16, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strong
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
Turner
ME

U.

From Strong
48 mi
01h 03m
To Scarborough
48 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lambert Hill Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Lambert Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1914 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillips Road

    89 m · 5 sec · Phillips Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Farmington Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairbanks Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Fairbanks Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Town Farm Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Town Farm Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Oakes Street

    1201 ft · 33 sec · Oakes Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Wilton Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 2 East

    4.2 mi · 7 min · US Route 2 East

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    1189 ft · 25 sec · United States Highway 2

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Route 4 Southbound

    1655 ft · 37 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    8 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    21.7 mi · 24 min · Maine Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1723 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    2077 ft · 51 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Scarborough Connector

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strong 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
29.7 mi · 31%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 13%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 10%
Main Street
8.04 mi · 8%
Farmington Road
5.29 mi · 6%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

21.7 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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turner
01h 03m from Strong
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Strong and Rain Showers Likely near Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Turner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Strong and 48 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Strong and Rain Showers Likely near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Turner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

38 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
RAIL

Freeport

46 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

47 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

52 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strong and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 85.09 mi (136.94 km).

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#1 Strong

Town in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,152
Coordinates44.8075600, -70.2209000
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Strong (-70.2209, 44.80756)
End: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $13.37
Round trip
$26.75
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.37 $26.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.11 $30.22
Premium $4.86 $16.47 $32.94
Diesel $6.00 $20.33 $40.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Strong and Scarborough. The current time is 19:05:05.

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.