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Trip from Chesterville, ME to Scarborough, ME

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

84.2 mi

135 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

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

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Downtown Scarborough, ME, ME

Scarborough, ME

David Roberts

Trip Overview

The drive from Chesterville, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Federal Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.55 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

42.1 miles from Chesterville, ME

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 84.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Chesterville, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m, 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 34 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 29.4 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 around 3.7 miles in near ME 156 / Wilton Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.2 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 3.7 miles (ME 156 / Wilton Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (Franklin Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (ME 4 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

4
3.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | ME 156 / Wilton Road

Turn left onto ME 156 / Wilton Road

Navigation decision point

4
7.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | Franklin Road

Turn left onto Franklin Road

Navigation decision point

5
15.3 mi into trip | ~32m in | ME 4 / Bridge Street

Turn left onto ME 4 / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

6
43.4 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | ME 4 / Union Street Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
78.6 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 29.4 mi 32m
Auburn Road 12.7 mi 14m
Federal Road 9.5 mi 10m
Franklin Road 7.2 mi 12m
Washington Street 4.1 mi 5m
Center Street 2.9 mi 3m
Turner Road 2.9 mi 3m
Dutch Gap Road 2.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 29.4 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Zions Hill Road

82 ft · 8 sec · Zions Hill Road
2

Turn left onto Dutch Gap Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Dutch Gap Road
3

Turn slight left onto Valley Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Road
4

Turn right onto Zions Hill Road

136 ft · 12 sec · Zions Hill Road
5

Turn left onto ME 156

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Wilton Road
6

Continue on ME 156

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Chesterville Road
7

Continue on ME 156

0.7 mi · 1 min · Route 156
8

Continue on ME 156

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Wilton Road
9

Continue on ME 156

1.5 mi · 2 min · Chesterville Road
10

Turn left onto Franklin Road

7.2 mi · 12 min · Franklin Road
11

Continue on Pleasant Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
12

Turn straight onto Church Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Church Street
13

Continue on Church Street

73 ft · 2 sec · Church Street
14

Turn right onto ME 17

198 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
15

Turn left onto ME 4

510 ft · 6 sec · Bridge Street
16

Continue on ME 4

9.5 mi · 10 min · Federal Road
17

Continue on ME 4

13 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
18

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
19

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Center Street
20

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

0.7 mi · 50 sec · Minot Avenue
22

Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100

4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
23

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
25

Merge onto I 95

7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
26

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

22 mi · 24 min · Maine Turnpike
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Use the slight right lane.
28

Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way

1.2 mi · 1 min · Samantha Smith Way
29

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
30

Merge onto Scarborough Connector

1.2 mi · 1 min · Scarborough Connector
31

Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9

1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
32

Turn left onto ME 207

1.2 mi · 2 min · Black Point Road
33

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

267 ft · 7 sec · Highland Avenue
34

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 42.1 miles from Chesterville, ME, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 19 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.1 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 37m

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 Chesterville, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chesterville, ME

This is one driving day of about 84.2 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Chesterville, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 29.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.1 mi from Chesterville, ME · 1h 2m into the drive

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lewiston, ME

42 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

Livermore Falls, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lewiston, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Chesterville, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Auburn, Maine

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.1

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12077822135

Visit website

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

1.6 mi

La Fleurs Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jay, Maine

1.7 mi

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.1

Auburn, Maine

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12077822135

Visit website

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 42.1

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

La Fleurs Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12

Jay, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12078972117

Visit website

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.1

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12075137005

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.1

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12077530173

Visit website

Maine Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 78.1

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

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 78.1

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12078087696

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 78.1

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

Visit website

FunZ Trampoline Park

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 42.1

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12077833888

Visit website

Riverbank Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 78.1

Westbrook, Maine

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

The Escape Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 78.1

Portland, Maine

Hours: 12–8:15 pm

+12076193775

Visit website

Western Maine Play Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 6

Wilton, Maine

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12076453555

Visit website

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 78.1

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12072337485

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.55 one way

$27.11 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $14.91 $29.83
premium $4.86 $16.12 $32.25
diesel $5.61 $18.59 $37.18

Estimated Tolls: $1.76

Maine Turnpike (29.4 mi) $1.76

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

$14

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.3 0 $8.84 $4.04
Efficient EV 21.1 0 $7.37 $3.37
EV Truck/SUV 33.7 0 $11.79 $5.39

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Chesterville, ME

Late night in Chesterville on Friday

Local time

1:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scarborough, ME

Late night in Scarborough on Friday

Local time

1:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

13 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 55m 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 Chesterville, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Federal Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.1 miles from Chesterville, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.55 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 84.2 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 3.7 miles (ME 156 / Wilton Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (Franklin Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (ME 4 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chesterville, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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