How far is West Scarborough, ME from Mars Hill, ME?
The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Mars Hill, ME is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Scarborough and Mars Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and Mars Hill.
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Start on the route
8 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Route 1
850 ft · 30 sec · Route 1
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
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Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 58 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
198.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
1444 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Main Street
2608 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
68 m · 13 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Scarborough and Mars Hill.
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
198 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mars Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to Mars Hill?
The road trip is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Veazie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.8 miles from West Scarborough and 141 miles from Mars Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.21 one way or $78.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mars Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Veazie
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 Veazie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Mars Hill. Straight-line distance: 237.82 mi (382.73 km).
#1 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mars Hill
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,461 |
| Coordinates | 46.5158800, -67.8664100 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mars Hill (-67.86641, 46.51588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $39.21 | $78.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $44.30 | $88.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $48.29 | $96.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $59.61 | $119.22 |
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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