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Trip from Canaan, ME to Scarborough, ME

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

99.1 mi

160 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

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Downtown Canaan, ME, ME

Canaan, ME

Joshuan Barboza

Downtown Scarborough, ME, ME

Scarborough, ME

David Roberts

Trip Overview

The drive from Canaan, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 99.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m 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, Skowhegan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.95 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

49.6 miles from Canaan, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 99.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.5 miles on I 295.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and I 95. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 23 / Hinckley Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 23 / Hinckley Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 201; ME 23 / Skowhegan Road): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 23 / Hinckley Road

Turn left onto ME 23 / Hinckley Road

Navigation decision point

4
7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 201; ME 23 / Skowhegan Road

Turn left onto US 201; ME 23 / Skowhegan Road

Navigation decision point

9
44 mi into trip | ~55m 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
94.5 mi into trip | ~1h 54m 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
4
99.1 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | Highland Avenue

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

Navigation decision point

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 Canaan, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.

Brunswick

44 mi in | ~55m | via I 295

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 50.5 mi 58m
I 95 30.1 mi 33m
Skowhegan Road 6.4 mi 9m
Hinckley Road 4.1 mi 7m
Canaan Road 3 mi 5m
Scarborough Connector 2.1 mi 2m
Black Point Road 1.2 mi 2m
Route 1 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 50.5 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 2; ME 23

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto ME 23

4.0 mi · 6 min · Hinckley Road
3

Continue on ME 23

3.0 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road
4

Continue on ME 23

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Hinckley Road
5

Turn left onto US 201; ME 23

6.4 mi · 9 min · Skowhegan Road
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
7

Merge onto I 95

30 mi · 33 min · I 95
8

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.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector
Exit 2 Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
10

Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9

1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
11

Turn left onto ME 207

1.2 mi · 2 min · Black Point Road
12

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

267 ft · 7 sec · Highland Avenue
13

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 49.6 miles from Canaan, ME, or about 1h 2m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.6 miles or 1h 2m 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 39m

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 Canaan, 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 Canaan, ME

This is one driving day of about 99.1 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Canaan, 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 I 295 for about 50.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.6 mi from Canaan, ME · 1h 2m into the drive

census-designated place in Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Scarborough, ME

50 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

Lawrence, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Canaan, 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.

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 51.3
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.95 one way

$31.91 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $17.55 $35.11
premium $4.86 $18.98 $37.95
diesel $5.61 $21.88 $43.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.7 0 $10.41 $4.76
Efficient EV 24.8 0 $8.67 $3.96
EV Truck/SUV 39.6 0 $13.87 $6.34

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Canaan, ME

Night in Canaan on Tuesday

Local time

10:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scarborough, ME

Night in Scarborough on Tuesday

Local time

10:19 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 3m 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 Canaan, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 99.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, I 95, Skowhegan Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 miles from Canaan, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.95 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 is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 23 / Hinckley Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 201; ME 23 / Skowhegan Road): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Canaan, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.

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