How far is Yarmouth, ME from Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Yarmouth, ME to Scarborough, ME is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.44 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.79 mi
27.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.79 mi
Kilometers
27.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.44 mi
Kilometers
31.28 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarborough
Sat, May 2, 11:37 AM EDT
Return by in Yarmouth
Sat, May 2, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yarmouth
2026-05-02T11:13
Arrive Scarborough
Sat, May 2, 11:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Yarmouth
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
Portland
ME

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

From Yarmouth
9.4 mi
00h 12m
To Scarborough
10 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 1

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yarmouth 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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 1
15.5 mi · 80%
Scarborough Connector
2.15 mi · 11%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 6%
Highland Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Route 1

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 12m from Yarmouth
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yarmouth and Mostly Sunny near Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Yarmouth and 10 miles from Scarborough.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yarmouth and Mostly Sunny near Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

3 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

23 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

25 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yarmouth and Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 16.79 mi (27.02 km).

Yarmouth

#1 Yarmouth

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population8,602
Coordinates43.8006400, -70.1867200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Scarborough

#2 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Route 1 (-70.186734, 43.800647)
End: Highland Avenue (-70.32172, 43.57814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.44
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.72 $5.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.08 $6.15
Premium $4.86 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $6.00 $4.14 $8.28

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Yarmouth and Scarborough. The current time is 11:13:25.

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.