Origin
Hancock, ME
Afternoon in Hancock on Thursday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hancock, ME to Scarborough, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
155 mi
249 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hancock, ME
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Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Hancock, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 155 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Belfast Augusta Road, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.95 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
77.5 miles from Hancock, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 155 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Hancock, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 155 miles and takes about 3h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near Foster Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 155 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 93.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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Foster Street
Turn left onto Foster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
28.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
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US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
93.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
9
99.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m 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
150.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hancock, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
Waterville
93 mi in
|
~2h 2m
Bangor
93 mi in
|
~2h 2m
Kittery
93.3 mi in
|
~2h 2m
Brunswick
99.9 mi in
|
~2h 10m
|
via I 295
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 50.5 mi | 58m |
| Belfast Augusta Road | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| Route 1 | 16.3 mi | 21m |
| Acadia Highway | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| North Belfast Avenue | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Bucksport Road | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| US Highway 1 | 8 mi | 12m |
| Maine Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 50.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hancock, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
157 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn right onto US 1
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 1
4
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Downeast Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
Downeast Highway
6
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
High Street
7
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
9
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
278 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
12
Continue on US 1; ME 3
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
13
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
14
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Route 1
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
17
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Route 1
18
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
19
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
20
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
ME 3
21
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
373 ft
·
12 sec
·
ME 3
22
Merge onto ME 3
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
24
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road East
25
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
26
Continue on ME 3
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Belfast Road
28
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
29
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
30
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bangor Street
31
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Memorial Drive
32
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
33
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Street
34
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
35
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
36
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Armory Street
37
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
40
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
41
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.
42
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
43
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
44
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
45
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
46
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 77.5 miles from Hancock, ME, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 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 34 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.5 miles or 1h 38m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hancock, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Hancock, ME
This is one driving day of about 155 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Hancock, 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 295 for about 50.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.5 mi from Hancock, ME · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.5 miles from Hancock, 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
$24.95 one way
$49.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $27.45 | $54.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $29.68 | $59.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.22 | $68.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Maine Turnpike
(5.9 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.28 | $7.44 |
| Efficient EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.56 | $6.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62 | 0 | $21.70 | $9.92 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Afternoon in Scarborough on Thursday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
78 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
13 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 17m 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 Hancock, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 155 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Belfast Augusta Road, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.5 miles from Hancock, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.95 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 155 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 93.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hancock, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
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