Origin
Hartford, ME
Afternoon in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, ME to Scarborough, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, ME
Joeyy B
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Bear Pond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 29.4 mi | 32m |
| Auburn Road | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Bear Pond Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Samantha Smith Way | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 29.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 140
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Bear Pond Road
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Bear Pond Road
3
Continue on New Bear Pond Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
New Bear Pond Road
4
Merge onto ME 4
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Auburn Road
5
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
6
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Minot Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
17
Merge onto Scarborough Connector
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Scarborough Connector
18
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
19
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
20
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Hartford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 59.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
ME 4 / Auburn Road
Merge onto ME 4 / Auburn Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
29.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
37.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.45 one way
$20.90 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.76
Maine Turnpike
(29.4 mi)
$1.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Afternoon in Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
32 mi in
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
2 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 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
64.9 mi in 1h 22m — 47% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Maine Turnpike.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 6.8 miles in near ME 4 / Auburn Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.8 miles (ME 4 / Auburn Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 24.1 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.76 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Scarborough, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (ME 4 / Auburn Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 24.1 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scarborough, ME before heading back.
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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