Origin
Jay, ME
Morning in Jay on Friday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jay, 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
1h 26m
Distance
71.4 mi
115 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jay, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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, Federal Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 71.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Jay, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m, 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 22 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 29.4 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 early in the drive near ME 4 / Main Street.
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 71.4 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: near the start (ME 4 / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.7 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 4 / Main Street
Merge onto ME 4 / Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
36 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
44.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 29.4 mi | 32m |
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Federal Road | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Samantha Smith Way | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 29.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jay, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Intervale Road
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Intervale Road
2
Merge onto ME 4
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto ME 4
510 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bridge Street
4
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
5
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
6
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
7
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Minot Avenue
10
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
18
Merge onto Scarborough Connector
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Scarborough Connector
19
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
20
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
21
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Jay, ME · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Jay, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.49 one way
$22.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.65 | $25.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.67 | $27.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
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
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Scarborough on Friday
Local time
11:31 AM
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
1 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 26m 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 Jay, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Federal Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 miles from Jay, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.49 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 71.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 4 / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.7 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Jay, 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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