Origin
Acton, ME
Late night in Acton on Wednesday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Acton, ME to Scarborough, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
58m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Acton, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 39 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Alfred Road, State Route 109 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.5 miles from Acton, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Acton, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 39 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
714 ft
24 ft
Total Climb
139 ft
Total Descent
825 ft
Highest Point
714 ft
Elevation Range
690 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near H Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (H Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (ME 224 / Bridge Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 23.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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H Road
Turn right onto H Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
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~14m in
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ME 224 / Bridge Street
Turn sharp left onto ME 224 / Bridge Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
23.6 mi into trip
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~35m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
23.8 mi into trip
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~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
5
34.3 mi into trip
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~48m in
Take the exit toward Scarborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Acton, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
23.8 mi in
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~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| State Route 109 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Emery Mills Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acton, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Sam Page Road
47 ft
·
5 sec
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Sam Page Road
2
Turn right onto H Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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H Road
3
Turn left onto ME 109
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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State Route 109
4
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Emery Mills Road
5
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn sharp left onto ME 224
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Bridge Street
7
Continue on ME 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
8
Continue on ME 224
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Shaws Ridge Road
9
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Sanford Road
10
Continue on ME 111
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddeford Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on ME 111
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
12
Continue on ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
15
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
11 min
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Maine Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
17
Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 1; ME 9
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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Route 1
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn right onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Black Point Road
20
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
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Highland Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.5 miles from Acton, ME, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.5 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Acton, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Acton, ME
This is one driving day of about 39 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Acton, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 10.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Acton, ME · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Acton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scarborough, ME
The final approach into Scarborough, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Scarborough, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
Maine Turnpike
(10.3 mi)
$0.62
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Late night in Scarborough on Wednesday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Acton, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 39 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Alfred Road, State Route 109. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Acton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (H Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (ME 224 / Bridge Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 23.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Acton, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 24 ft to 714 ft elevation with about 139 ft of total climbing.
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