Origin
Mapleton, ME
Late night in Mapleton on Friday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
29°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mapleton, 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
5h 41m
Distance
285.3 mi
459 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
★
6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 8m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Mapleton, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 285.3 miles and takes about 5h 41m 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, Aroostook Scenic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 160.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.93 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
142.6 miles from Mapleton, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 41m. Total distance: 285.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 41m highway drive covering 285.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 160.5 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 160.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 12.9 miles in near ME 11 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 41m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 69.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 230.2 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.9 mi into trip
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~19m in
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ME 11 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
9
230.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 33m in
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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
280.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 32m 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
4
285.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 41m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Mapleton, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
230.2 mi in
|
~4h 33m
|
via I 295
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 160.5 mi | 2h 49m |
| I 295 | 50.5 mi | 58m |
| Aroostook Scenic Highway | 30.2 mi | 44m |
| Masardis Road | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Presque Isle Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Station Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Haystack Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| North Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 160.5 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 163
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on ME 163
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Haystack Road
3
Continue on ME 163
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Presque Isle Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on ME 11
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Masardis Road
6
Continue on ME 11
30 mi
·
44 min
·
Aroostook Scenic Highway
7
Continue on ME 11
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Road
8
Continue on ME 11
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on ME 11
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Patten Road
10
Continue on ME 11
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Station Road
11
Continue on Route 11
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Route 11
12
Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Station Road
13
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
15
Merge onto I 95
160 mi
·
2 hr 49 min
·
I 95
16
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.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
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
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 142.6 miles from Mapleton, ME, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160.5 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 63 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.6 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 38m
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 Mapleton, 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 Mapleton, ME
This is one driving day of about 285.3 miles and 5h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Mapleton, 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 160.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.6 mi from Mapleton, ME · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.6 miles from Mapleton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 160.5 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.93 one way
$91.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $50.53 | $101.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $54.63 | $109.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.99 | $125.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.6 | 1 | $29.96 | $13.69 |
| Efficient EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.96 | $11.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.1 | 1 | $39.94 | $18.26 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Scarborough on Friday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
5h 41m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mapleton, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 285.3 miles and takes about 5h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 295, Aroostook Scenic Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.6 miles from Mapleton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.93 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 41m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 69.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 230.2 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Mapleton, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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