The drive from Boothbay Harbor, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Leeman Highway, Route 1 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on I 295.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.51 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
32.6 miles from Boothbay Harbor, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Boothbay Harbor, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 38m, 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 22 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 25.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near McClintock Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 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 (McClintock Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (ME 27 / Wiscasset Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|McClintock Street
Turn right onto McClintock Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip|~4m in|ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Enter roundabout onto ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
34 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
5
35.6 mi into trip|~59m in|I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
60.7 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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 Boothbay Harbor, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Old Orchard.
Portland
34 mi in|~57m
Old Orchard
60.7 mi in|~1h 30m|via Scarborough Connector
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
25.1 mi
30m
Leeman Highway
9.2 mi
13m
Route 1
7.2 mi
11m
Wiscasset Road
5.1 mi
8m
Boothbay Road
4.7 mi
7m
Bath Road
4 mi
7m
Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
2m
Main Street
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 25.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boothbay Harbor, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on this road
161 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto McClintock Street
144 ft·12 sec·McClintock Street
3
Turn left onto ME 27
1.5 mi·3 min·Townsend Avenue
4
Continue on ME 27
0.2 mi·27 sec·Wiscasset Road
5
Enter roundabout onto ME 27
91 ft·1 sec·Wiscasset Road
6
Continue on ME 27
4.9 mi·8 min·Wiscasset Road
7
Continue on ME 27
4.7 mi·7 min·Boothbay Road
8
Turn left onto US 1; ME 27
1.2 mi·1 min·Route 1
9
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
10
Turn straight onto US 1
4.0 mi·7 min·Bath Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi·6 min·Route 1
12
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
13
Continue on US 1
9.2 mi·13 min·Leeman Highway
14
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi·2 min·Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·41 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi·2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
17
Merge onto I 295
25 mi·30 min·I 295
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Scarborough Connector
Exit 2Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
19
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi·2 min·Route 1
20
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi·2 min·Black Point Road
21
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft·7 sec·Highland Avenue
22
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 32.6 miles from Boothbay Harbor, ME, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.1 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 14 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 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 23m
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 Boothbay Harbor, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boothbay Harbor, ME
This is one driving day of about 65.3 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Boothbay Harbor, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 25.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Boothbay Harbor, ME
· 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Boothbay Harbor, 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.
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.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 11.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.02 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.57
$23.13
premium
$4.86
$12.50
$25.01
diesel
$5.61
$14.42
$28.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.6
0
$6.86
$3.13
Efficient EV
16.3
0
$5.71
$2.61
EV Truck/SUV
26.1
0
$9.14
$4.18
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Afternoon
in Boothbay Harbor on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Afternoon
in Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 mph22% chanceLive forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
33 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
22 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 38m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boothbay Harbor, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Leeman Highway, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from Boothbay Harbor, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.51 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 65.3 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 (McClintock Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (ME 27 / Wiscasset Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Boothbay Harbor, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Old Orchard.
Yes. Nearby national parks include 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.
