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Trip from Benton, ME to West Scarborough, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

89.7 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Benton, ME, ME

Benton, ME

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census-designated place in Maine, United States

West Scarborough, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Benton, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 89.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, I 95, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.44 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.

Midpoint

44.9 miles from Benton, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 50.5 mi 58m
I 95 29.1 mi 31m
Route 1 4.2 mi 8m
Scarborough Connector 2.1 mi 2m
Neck Road 1.7 mi 3m
Western Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Bridge Street 0.4 mi 1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 50.5 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton, ME and West Scarborough, ME.

1

Start on ME 139

64 ft · 6 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road
2

Turn left onto ME 11; ME 100; ME 139

299 ft · 7 sec · Clinton Avenue
3

Turn slight right onto ME 11; ME 100; ME 139

1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road
4

Continue on ME 11; ME 100; ME 139

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
5

Turn right onto US 201; ME 139

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Main Street
6

Turn left onto ME 139

1.1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
8

Merge onto I 95

29 mi · 31 min · I 95
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

51 mi · 58 min · I 295
Exit 103 Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector
Exit 2 Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
11

Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9

4.2 mi · 8 min · Route 1
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto ME 9

192 ft · 5 sec · Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right

203 ft · 14 sec
14

Arrive at destination

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 44.9 miles from Benton, ME, or about 54m 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 20 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.9 miles or 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Benton, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Benton, ME

This is one driving day of about 89.7 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Benton, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

Downtown Freeport, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Freeport, ME

45 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

Augusta, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Benton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Ming Lee Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waterville, Maine

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.4

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12078732828

Visit website

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Maine

1.2 mi

Villager Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waterville, Maine

2 mi

Ming Lee Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.4

Waterville, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12078732828

Visit website

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 25.6

Augusta, Maine

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12074801121

Visit website

Villager Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.4

Waterville, Maine

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12078726231

Maine Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 83.3

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 1–7 pm

+12072746007

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 83.3

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12078087696

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 83.3

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

Visit website

Old Fort Western

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 25.6

Augusta, Maine

+12076262385

Visit website

Portland Observatory

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 76.9

Portland, Maine

+12072531800

Visit website

Eartha Globe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 70.5

Yarmouth, Maine

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 76.9

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12072337485

Visit website

The Escape Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 76.9

Portland, Maine

Hours: 12–8:15 pm

+12076193775

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 89.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 11; ME 100; ME 139 / Clinton Avenue

Turn left onto ME 11; ME 100; ME 139 / Clinton Avenue

Navigation decision point

9
32.8 mi into trip | ~40m 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
83.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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
6
89.6 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | ME 9 / Pine Point Road

Turn left onto ME 9 / Pine Point Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
89.7 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.44 one way

$28.88 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $15.89 $31.78
premium $4.86 $17.18 $34.35
diesel $5.61 $19.80 $39.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.85 $3.59
EV Truck/SUV 35.9 0 $12.56 $5.74

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Benton, ME

Afternoon in Benton on Saturday

Local time

2:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Scarborough, ME

Afternoon in West Scarborough on Saturday

Local time

2:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Freeport, ME

45 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

14 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

1h 51m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

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 40.2
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

89.7 mi in 1h 51m, mostly highway — 50.5 mi of that is on I 295.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.5 mi on I 295.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and I 95. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 11; ME 100; ME 139 / Clinton Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 (ME 11; ME 100; ME 139 / Clinton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Benton, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Brunswick, Scarborough and Old Orchard.

Brunswick

32.8 mi in | ~40m | via I 295

Scarborough

83.3 mi in | ~1h 39m | via Scarborough Connector

Old Orchard

83.3 mi in | ~1h 39m | via Scarborough Connector

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 89.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50.5 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Scarborough, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 11; ME 100; ME 139 / Clinton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Scarborough, ME before heading back.

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.

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