Trip from Fryeburg, ME to Scarborough, ME

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

49.8 mi

80 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 17m ★

6 AM

1h 24m

8 AM

1h 37m

10 AM

1h 28m

12 PM

1h 27m

3 PM

1h 29m

5 PM

1h 36m

8 PM

1h 20m

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

If you are looking to head from the inland woods of Fryeburg to the coast in Scarborough, this 49.8-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 23 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate through the Northeast. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, this drive is as affordable as it is straightforward. Because the entire route covers less than 50 miles, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. Whether you are commuting or just exploring Maine, this trip offers a direct connection between your starting point and the coast without the need for multiple stops.

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

24.9 miles from Fryeburg, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled into a trance by interstate monotony. You will spend zero percent of your time on highways, relying instead on Pequawket Trail, Ossipee Trail West, and Gorham Road to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 26.2 miles along the Pequawket Trail, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because this is entirely a local road experience, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. It is a classic backroads drive that trades high-speed efficiency for a more hands-on, localized driving experience.

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.

Pequawket Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 23m 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: near the start (ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 38.1 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 39.3 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street

Turn sharp right onto ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4

38.1 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East

Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6

39.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | South Street

Turn right onto South Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4

41.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | ME 114 / South Street

Enter roundabout onto ME 114 / South Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5

43.1 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | ME 114 / Gorham Road

Turn right onto ME 114 / Gorham Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pequawket Trail	26.2 mi	42m
Ossipee Trail West	7.8 mi	11m
Gorham Road	5.4 mi	11m
Portland Street	4 mi	6m
South Street	2.9 mi	5m
Black Point Road	1.2 mi	2m
State Street	1 mi	1m
County Road	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pequawket Trail — 26.2 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 302; ME 113

111 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

2

Turn sharp right onto ME 5; ME 113

4.0 mi · 6 min · Portland Street

3

Continue on ME 5; ME 113

26 mi · 42 min · Pequawket Trail

4

At end of road, turn left onto ME 25

7.8 mi · 11 min · Ossipee Trail West

5

Enter roundabout onto ME 25

166 ft · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail East

6

Continue on ME 25

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East

7

Continue on ME 25

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Street

8

Turn right onto South Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Street

Use the right lane.

9

Enter roundabout onto ME 114

178 ft · 3 sec · South Street

10

Continue on ME 114

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Street

11

Turn left onto ME 22

0.9 mi · 1 min · County Road

12

Turn right onto ME 114

5.4 mi · 11 min · Gorham Road

Use the none lane.

13

Continue on ME 207

1.2 mi · 2 min · Black Point Road

14

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

267 ft · 7 sec · Highland Avenue

15

Arrive at destination

Highland Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic patterns. You won't need to worry about complex refueling strategies given the low $8 cost, but it is always smart to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Fryeburg. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 1-hour and 23-minute route, you are free to pace the drive exactly how you prefer. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between the Pequawket Trail, Ossipee Trail West, and Gorham Road, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires steady attention. Use this lack of designated stops to your advantage by planning a quick break only if you personally feel the need to stretch your legs.

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 24.9 miles from Fryeburg, ME, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 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 49.8 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.9 miles or 40m 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 8m

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 Fryeburg, 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 Fryeburg, ME

This is one driving day of about 49.8 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fryeburg, 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 Pequawket Trail for about 26.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.9 mi from Fryeburg, ME · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

25 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

Lawrence, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Fryeburg, 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

$7.97 one way

$15.94 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$8.74	$17.48
premium	$4.83	$9.47	$18.93
diesel	$5.64	$11.06	$22.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14.9	$5.23	$2.39
Efficient EV	12.5	$4.36	$1.99
EV Truck/SUV	19.9	$6.97	$3.19

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 days ago

Origin

Fryeburg, ME

Night in Fryeburg on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scarborough, ME

Night in Scarborough on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

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

3 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

1h 23m 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 Fryeburg, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 49.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pequawket Trail, Ossipee Trail West, Gorham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.9 miles from Fryeburg, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.97 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 is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 5; ME 113 / Portland Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 38.1 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 39.3 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Fryeburg, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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