Origin
Gray, ME
Evening in Gray on Friday
Local time
7:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gray, ME to Scarborough, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.9 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gray, ME
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Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Gray, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 23.9 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Samantha Smith Way, Black Point Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 23.9 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Samantha Smith Way. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.5 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Samantha Smith Way. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.8 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
4
18.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Samantha Smith Way
Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
Navigation decision point
4
23.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| Samantha Smith Way | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Scarborough Connector | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Route 1 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Gray Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 17.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gray, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 26
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Gray Road
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
4
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Maine Turnpike
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
8
Merge onto Scarborough Connector
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Scarborough Connector
9
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
10
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
11
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.05
Maine Turnpike
(17.5 mi)
$1.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Evening in Scarborough on Friday
Local time
7:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
32m 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 Gray, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 23.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Samantha Smith Way, Black Point 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 12 miles from Gray, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.85 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.8 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gray, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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