Trip from Dexter, ME to Scarborough, ME

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

123.3 mi

198 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 18m ★

6 AM

2h 28m

8 AM

2h 48m

10 AM

2h 35m

12 PM

2h 33m

3 PM

2h 36m

5 PM

2h 47m

8 PM

2h 22m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dexter, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 123.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 295, Dexter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.74 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

61.7 miles from Dexter, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 123.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.5 miles on I 95.

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

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near Ox Bow Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 27m 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 14.2 miles (Ox Bow Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles (Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point; at 68.2 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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14.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | Ox Bow Road

Enter roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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14.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | Ox Bow Road

Right onto Ox Bow Road

Navigation decision point

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68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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...

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118.7 mi into trip | ~2h 19m 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

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123.3 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | Highland Avenue

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Dexter, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.

Brunswick

68.2 mi in | ~1h 20m | via I 295

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	53.5 mi	58m
I 295	50.5 mi	58m
Dexter Road	5.9 mi	8m
Moosehead Trail	4.7 mi	6m
Scarborough Connector	2.1 mi	2m
Newport Road	1.4 mi	2m
Black Point Road	1.2 mi	2m
Corinna Road	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 53.5 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Spring Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Spring Street

2

Continue on Corinna Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Corinna Road

3

Continue on Dexter Road

5.9 mi · 8 min · Dexter Road

4

Continue on Newport Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

5

Continue on Moosehead Trail

4.7 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Trail

6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

141 ft · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

7

Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

8

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 40 sec

9

Merge slight right

53 mi · 58 min

10

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

51 mi · 58 min · I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

11

Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector

12

Turn straight onto Route 1

1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1

13

Turn left onto 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 61.7 miles from Dexter, ME, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.7 miles or 1h 13m 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 58m

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 Dexter, 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 Dexter, ME

This is one driving day of about 123.3 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dexter, 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 95 for about 53.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.7 mi from Dexter, ME · 1h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Scarborough, ME

62 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

West Scarborough, ME

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 61.7 miles from Dexter, 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

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 76.5

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

$19.74 one way

$39.48 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$21.64	$43.27
premium	$4.83	$23.44	$46.87
diesel	$5.64	$27.39	$54.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37	$12.95	$5.92
Efficient EV	30.8	$10.79	$4.93
EV Truck/SUV	49.3	$17.26	$7.89

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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 3 hours ago

Origin

Dexter, ME

Morning in Dexter on Monday

Local time

6:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Rain

S 13 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Destination

Scarborough, ME

Morning in Scarborough on Monday

Local time

6:46 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

5 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

2h 27m 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 Dexter, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 123.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, I 295, Dexter 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 61.7 miles from Dexter, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.74 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.