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Trip from Easton, ME to Scarborough, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 33m

Distance

291.1 mi

468 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 21m ★
6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 43m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
5h 59m
8 PM
5h 26m

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

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Easton, ME

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Downtown Scarborough, ME, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Easton, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 291.1 miles and takes about 5h 33m 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, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 198.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

145.6 miles from Easton, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 33m. Total distance: 291.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 33m highway drive covering 291.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 198.2 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 20 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 198.2 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 2.1 miles in near US 1A / Houlton Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 1A / Houlton Road): Navigation decision point; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 236 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4
2.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 1A / Houlton Road

Turn right onto US 1A / Houlton Road

Navigation decision point

4
37.5 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

9
236 mi into trip | ~4h 26m 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
286.5 mi into trip | ~5h 25m 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
291.1 mi into trip | ~5h 33m 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 Easton, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.

Brunswick

236 mi in | ~4h 26m | via I 295

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 198.2 mi 3h 26m
I 295 50.5 mi 58m
Route 1 10.3 mi 16m
Main Road 6.7 mi 10m
North Road 5.8 mi 8m
Fort Road 5.8 mi 8m
Houlton Road 3.1 mi 4m
North Street 3.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 198.2 mi, about 3h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Center Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road
2

Turn right onto US 1A

3.1 mi · 4 min · Houlton Road
3

Continue on US 1A

5.8 mi · 8 min · Fort Road
4

Continue on US 1A

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Bridge Street
5

Continue on US 1A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
6

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Military Road
7

Continue on US 1

2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
8

Continue on US 1

6.7 mi · 10 min · Main Road
9

Continue on US 1

6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 54 sec · US Highway 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Continue on US 1

5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 1

3.1 mi · 5 min · North Street
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
14

Merge onto I 95

198 mi · 3 hr 26 min · I 95
15

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.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector
Exit 2 Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
17

Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9

1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
18

Turn left onto ME 207

1.2 mi · 2 min · Black Point Road
19

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

267 ft · 7 sec · Highland Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Highland Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145.6 miles from Easton, ME, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.2 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 145.6 miles or 2h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 29m

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 Easton, 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 Easton, ME

This is one driving day of about 291.1 miles and 5h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Easton, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 198.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 145.6 mi from Easton, ME · 2h 52m into the drive

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

146 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

Lincoln, 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 145.6 miles from Easton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 198.2 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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 ~43 min detour Free near mile 240.9
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

National Monument

Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have a...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 70.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.86 one way

$93.73 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $51.56 $103.12
premium $4.86 $55.74 $111.49
diesel $5.61 $64.27 $128.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.3 1 $30.57 $13.97
Efficient EV 72.8 0 $25.47 $11.64
EV Truck/SUV 116.4 1 $40.75 $18.63

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Dec 18, 2023

Origin

Easton, ME

Morning in Easton on Thursday

Local time

11:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

19°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scarborough, ME

Morning in Scarborough on Thursday

Local time

11:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Brunswick, ME

146 mi in

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

28 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

5h 33m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Easton, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 291.1 miles and takes about 5h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 295, Route 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.6 miles from Easton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 1A / Houlton Road): Navigation decision point; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 236 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Easton, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.

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