Origin
Chesterville, ME
Evening in Chesterville on Thursday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterville, ME to Scarborough, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
84.2 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
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 Dutch Gap Road, Valley Road, Zions Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 57m 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 84.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dutch Gap Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chesterville, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterville, ME to Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch Gap Road | — | — |
| Valley Road | — | — |
| Zions Hill Road | — | — |
| Wilton Road | — | — |
| North Chesterville Road | — | — |
| Route 156 | — | — |
| Chesterville Road | — | — |
| Franklin Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dutch Gap Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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
135 ft
·
13 sec
·
Zions Hill Road
5
Turn left onto Wilton Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Wilton Road
6
Continue on North Chesterville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chesterville Road
7
Continue on Route 156
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 156
8
Continue on Wilton Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Wilton Road
9
Continue on Chesterville Road
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
·
33 sec
·
Pleasant Street
12
Turn straight onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Church Street
13
Continue on Church Street
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
Church Street
14
Turn right onto Main Street
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto Bridge Street
509 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bridge Street
16
Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
17
Continue on Auburn Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
18
Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
19
Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
20
Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
21
Continue on Minot Avenue
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
Minot Avenue
22
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
23
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
24
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
25
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
26
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Maine Turnpike
27
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
28
Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
29
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
30
Merge slight left onto Scarborough Connector
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Scarborough Connector
31
Turn straight onto Route 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
32
Turn left onto Black Point Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
33
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Highland Avenue
34
Arrive at your 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 42.1 miles from Chesterville, ME, or about 57m into the drive.
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.1 miles or 57m 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
+
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.1 mi from Chesterville, ME · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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 |
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: 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.
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Evening in Scarborough on Thursday
Local time
5:49 PM
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 Dutch Gap Road, Valley Road, Zions Hill 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.
The drive from Chesterville, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterville, ME to Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chesterville, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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