Origin
Gouldsboro, ME
Afternoon in Gouldsboro on Thursday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gouldsboro, ME to Scarborough, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
167.5 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gouldsboro, ME
David Kanigan
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Gouldsboro, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 167.5 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 1, Downeast Highway, High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.96 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.7 miles from Gouldsboro, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 167.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m 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 3h 36m drive with frequent turns across 167.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 1 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 Gouldsboro, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 3h 36m 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 Gouldsboro, ME to Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 | — | — |
| Downeast Highway | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
| Foster Street | — | — |
| Water Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Bucksport Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 1
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gouldsboro, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on West Bay Road
197 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Bay Road
2
Turn left onto US Highway 1
19 mi
·
28 min
·
US Highway 1
3
Continue on Downeast Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Downeast Highway
4
Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
Downeast Highway
5
Continue on High Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
High Street
6
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
8
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
279 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
11
Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
12
Continue on Route 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
13
Continue on Main Street
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Route 1
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Route 1
15
Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
16
Continue on Route 1
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Route 1
17
Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
18
Continue on Route 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
19
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
20
Keep slight right
374 ft
·
12 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
22
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
23
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road East
24
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
25
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road
26
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
27
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
28
Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bangor Street
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cony Circle
31
Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle
400 ft
·
7 sec
·
Memorial Circle
33
Exit the rotary onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
34
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
35
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Armory Street
36
Turn left onto Western Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
37
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
38
Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
39
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
40
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
41
Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Scarborough Connector
42
Turn straight onto Route 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
43
Turn left onto Black Point Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
44
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Highland Avenue
45
Arrive at your destination
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 83.7 miles from Gouldsboro, ME, or about 1h 48m 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 37 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.7 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
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 Gouldsboro, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Gouldsboro, ME
This is one driving day of about 167.5 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Gouldsboro, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.7 mi from Gouldsboro, ME · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.7 miles from Gouldsboro, 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
$26.96 one way
$53.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $29.67 | $59.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $32.08 | $64.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.98 | $73.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.59 | $8.04 |
| Efficient EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67 | 0 | $23.45 | $10.72 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Afternoon in Scarborough on Thursday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Fairfield, ME
84 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
10 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
3h 36m 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 Gouldsboro, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 167.5 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 1, Downeast Highway, High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.7 miles from Gouldsboro, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.96 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Gouldsboro, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 3h 36m 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 Gouldsboro, ME to Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gouldsboro, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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