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Trip from Hodgdon, 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

4h 46m

Distance

260.2 mi

419 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 33m ★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Scarborough, ME, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hodgdon, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 260.2 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 295, Calais Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 198.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

130.1 miles from Hodgdon, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 198.2 mi 3h 26m
I 295 50.5 mi 58m
Calais Road 2.5 mi 3m
Scarborough Connector 2.1 mi 2m
Court Street 2 mi 3m
Black Point Road 1.2 mi 2m
Route 1 1.2 mi 2m
North Street 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 198.2 mi, about 3h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Hodgdon Mills Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hodgdon Mills Road
2

Turn left onto US 1

2.5 mi · 3 min · Calais Road
3

Continue on US 1

2.0 mi · 3 min · Court Street
4

Turn left onto US 1; US 2

365 ft · 8 sec · Military Street
5

Turn right onto US 1; US 2

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Kendall Street
6

Continue on US 1; US 2

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Street
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 95

198 mi · 3 hr 26 min · I 95
9

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.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector
Exit 2 Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
11

Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9

1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
12

Turn left onto ME 207

1.2 mi · 2 min · Black Point Road
13

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

267 ft · 7 sec · Highland Avenue
14

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 130.1 miles from Hodgdon, ME, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.2 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 57 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 130.1 miles or 2h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 48m

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 Hodgdon, 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 Hodgdon, ME

This is one driving day of about 260.2 miles and 4h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Hodgdon, 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 95 for about 198.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Unity, ME

130 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.

Popular next leg

Unity, ME to Scarborough, ME

99.6 mi · 2h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

Lincoln, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hampden, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130.1 miles from Hodgdon, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 198.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Angler's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport, Maine

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 148.7

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12073683374

Visit website

Freeport Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Freeport, Maine

2 mi

The Sports Arena

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bangor, Maine

2.9 mi

Angler's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 148.7

Newport, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12073683374

Visit website

Freeport Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 241.7

Freeport, Maine

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12078695113

Visit website

The Sports Arena

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 130.1

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 5–11 pm

+12078485850

Visit website

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.5

Old Town, Maine

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12078274277

Visit website

Pepper's Landing

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 111.5

Old Town, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12078170280

Visit website

The Back Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 130.1

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12073077056

Visit website

Roca Azul Mexican Restaurant Bangor

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.1

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12073077097

Visit website

Eartha Globe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 241.7

Yarmouth, Maine

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

Maine Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 260.2

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 1–7 pm

+12072746007

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 260.2

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 260.2

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12078087696

Visit website

SK Tours Of Maine, LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 130.1

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 12–5 pm

+12079477193

Visit website

Crescent Beach State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 260.2

Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm

+12077995871

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 255.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 1; US 2 / Military Street

Turn left onto US 1; US 2 / Military Street

Navigation decision point

5
5.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 1; US 2 / Kendall Street

Turn right onto US 1; US 2 / Kendall Street

Navigation decision point

6
6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
9
205.1 mi into trip | ~3h 38m 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
255.7 mi into trip | ~4h 37m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.89 one way

$83.78 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $46.09 $92.18
premium $4.86 $49.83 $99.65
diesel $5.61 $57.45 $114.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.1 0 $27.32 $12.49
Efficient EV 65.1 0 $22.77 $10.41
EV Truck/SUV 104.1 1 $36.43 $16.65

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Hodgdon, ME

Afternoon in Hodgdon on Saturday

Local time

3:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

26°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scarborough, ME

Afternoon in Scarborough on Saturday

Local time

3:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

NE 0 to 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

48°F

Unity, ME

130 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

17 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

4h 46m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

National Monument

Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have a...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 44.9
Park Closure: Loop Road and North Entrance Seasonal Closures
Park Closure: Katahdin Overlook Construction Closure
View on nps.gov
Frances Perkins National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 215.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

260.2 mi in 4h 46m, mostly highway — 198.2 mi of that is on I 95.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 198.2 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 1; US 2 / Military Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (US 1; US 2 / Military Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 1; US 2 / Kendall Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hodgdon, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.

Brunswick

205.1 mi in | ~3h 38m | via I 295

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 260.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 198.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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 5.4 miles (US 1; US 2 / Military Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 1; US 2 / Kendall Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Scarborough, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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