The drive from Addison, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 189.9 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, US Highway 1, Route 1 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.5 miles on I 295.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
95 miles from Addison, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 189.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 189.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.2 miles in near Foster Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 189.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 43.2 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.4 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 128.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
43.2 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|Foster Street
Turn left onto Foster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
128.3 mi into trip|~2h 56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
9
134.8 mi into trip|~3h 4m in|I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
7
185.4 mi into trip|~4h 3m in|Scarborough Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Addison, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
Waterville
127.9 mi in|~2h 55m
Bangor
127.9 mi in|~2h 55m
Kittery
128.3 mi in|~2h 56m
Brunswick
134.8 mi in|~3h 4m|via I 295
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
50.5 mi
58m
US Highway 1
28.9 mi
43m
Route 1
18.3 mi
23m
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi
21m
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi
15m
North Belfast Avenue
9.1 mi
13m
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi
9m
Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 50.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Water Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·Water Street
2
Continue on Water Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Water Street
3
Continue on Addison Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Addison Road
4
Turn left onto US 1
1.9 mi·2 min·Route 1
5
Turn straight onto US 1
0.5 mi·45 sec·Main Street
6
Continue on US 1A
0.2 mi·18 sec·Kennedy Highway
7
Continue on US 1A
3.0 mi·4 min·US Highway 1A
8
Continue on US 1A
4.1 mi·6 min·Kennedy Highway
9
Continue on US 1A
0.3 mi·33 sec·Bridge Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
1.8 mi·2 min·Main Street
11
Continue on US 1
28 mi·41 min·US Highway 1
12
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·Downeast Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
459 ft·11 sec·Downeast Highway
14
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·35 sec·High Street
15
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Foster Street
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi·1 min·Water Street
17
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·10 sec·West Main Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
278 ft·3 sec·Main Street
19
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi·9 min·Bucksport Road
20
Continue on US 1; ME 3
9.4 mi·10 min·Acadia Highway
21
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Route 1
22
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
135 ft·9 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi·16 sec·Route 1
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 1
25
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi·15 min·Route 1
26
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi·4 min·Searsport Avenue
27
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi·1 min·Route 1
28
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi·38 sec·ME 3
29
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
373 ft·12 sec·ME 3
30
Merge onto ME 3
3.9 mi·4 min·Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
32
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi·3 min·Belfast Augusta Road East
33
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi·4 min·Acadia Highway
34
Continue on ME 3
18 mi·21 min·Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·Belfast Road
36
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi·11 min·North Belfast Avenue
37
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi·1 min·North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
38
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi·52 sec·Bangor Street
39
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft·3 sec·Memorial Drive
40
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
41
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft·7 sec·State Street
42
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Street
43
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Capitol Street
44
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Armory Street
45
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
46
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
47
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
48
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi·6 min·Maine Turnpike
49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
51 mi·58 min·I 295
Exit 103Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, BrunswickUse the straight lane.
50
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Scarborough Connector
Exit 2Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
51
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi·2 min·Route 1
52
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi·2 min·Black Point Road
53
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft·7 sec·Highland Avenue
54
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95 miles from Addison, ME, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 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 42 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
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 Addison, 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 Addison, ME
This is one driving day of about 189.9 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Addison, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 50.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95 mi from Addison, ME
· 2h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 95 miles from Addison, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Acadia National Park
National Park
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 144.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.57 one way
$61.14 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$33.64
$67.27
premium
$4.86
$36.37
$72.73
diesel
$5.61
$41.93
$83.86
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Maine Turnpike
(5.9 mi)$0.36
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
$31
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57
0
$19.94
$9.12
Efficient EV
47.5
0
$16.62
$7.60
EV Truck/SUV
76
0
$26.59
$12.15
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Addison, ME
Afternoon
in Addison on Friday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Afternoon
in Scarborough on Friday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Washington, ME
95 mi in
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Addison, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 189.9 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, US Highway 1, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95 miles from Addison, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 189.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 43.2 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.4 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 128.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Addison, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park and Frances Perkins National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
