Origin
Cornish, ME
Late night in Cornish on Monday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornish, ME to Scarborough, ME
Drive Time
53m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
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6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornish, ME
Cliff Booth
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Cornish, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 32 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ossipee Trail, Ossipee Trail West, Ossipee Trail East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.12 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
16 miles from Cornish, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 32 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ossipee Trail 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cornish, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 53m 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 Cornish, ME to Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ossipee Trail West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ossipee Trail East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gorham Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Black Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornish, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Ossipee Trail
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Ossipee Trail
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
4
Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
6
Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
7
Continue on State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
8
Turn right onto South Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Street
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto South Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
11
Turn left onto County Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
12
Turn right onto Gorham Road
5.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Gorham Road
13
Continue on Black Point Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
14
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Highland Avenue
15
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 16 miles from Cornish, ME, or about 26m 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 32 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
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 Cornish, 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 Cornish, ME
This is one driving day of about 32 miles and 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cornish, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Cornish, ME · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Cornish, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.25 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.83 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Scarborough on Monday
Local time
5:20 AM
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 Cornish, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 32 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ossipee Trail, Ossipee Trail West, Ossipee Trail East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from Cornish, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.12 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 Cornish, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 53m 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 Cornish, ME to Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cornish, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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