How far is Washington, ME from Scarborough, ME?
The driving distance from Washington, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Scarborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Scarborough.
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Start on Bill Luce Road
39 m · 9 sec · Bill Luce Road
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Turn left onto Liberty Road
666 ft · 13 sec · Liberty Road
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Turn slight left onto Waldoboro Road
2 mi · 4 min · Waldoboro Road
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Turn right onto Calderwood Road
1163 ft · 51 sec · Calderwood Road
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Turn straight onto Augusta Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn left onto Togus Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road
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Continue on Windsor Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Brunswick Avenue
4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
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Turn straight onto Route 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Turn left 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 Washington and Scarborough.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Brunswick Avenue
Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Washington and Partly Sunny near Scarborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Scarborough?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 40.6 miles from Washington and 40.6 miles from Scarborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Washington and Partly Sunny near Scarborough.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham
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 Bowdoinham.
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Wiscasset, Maine
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 67.57 mi (108.74 km).
#1 Washington
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,520 |
| Coordinates | 44.2736900, -69.3672700 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.21 | $34.42 |
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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