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Trip from Medway, ME to Scarborough, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

197.1 mi

317 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 32m

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

Downtown Scarborough, ME, ME

Scarborough, ME

David Roberts

Trip Overview

The drive from Medway, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 197.1 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Medway Road, I 295 South, Scarborough Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.73 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

98.6 miles from Medway, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 197.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 39m drive with frequent turns across 197.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Medway Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Medway, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 3h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Medway, ME to Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Medway Road
I 295 South
Scarborough Connector
Route 1
Black Point Road
Highland Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Medway Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Road
2

Turn right onto Medway Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Medway Road
3

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 31 sec
4

Merge slight left

141 mi · 2 hr 29 min
5

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

51 mi · 58 min · I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
6

Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
7

Turn straight onto Route 1

1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
8

Turn left onto Black Point Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Black Point Road
9

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

266 ft · 8 sec · Highland Avenue
10

Arrive at your destination

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 98.6 miles from Medway, ME, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

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 43 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.6 miles or 1h 49m 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

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 Medway, 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 Medway, ME

This is one driving day of about 197.1 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Medway, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.6 mi from Medway, ME · 1h 49m into the drive

county seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Augusta, ME

99 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

Bangor, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Augusta, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.6 miles from Medway, 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

$31.73 one way

$63.46 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $34.91 $69.82
premium $4.86 $37.74 $75.49
diesel $5.61 $43.52 $87.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.1 0 $20.70 $9.46
Efficient EV 49.3 0 $17.25 $7.88
EV Truck/SUV 78.8 0 $27.59 $12.61

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Medway, ME

Afternoon in Medway on Thursday

Local time

3:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scarborough, ME

Afternoon in Scarborough on Thursday

Local time

3:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Augusta, ME

99 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

3 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

3h 39m 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 Medway, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 197.1 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Medway Road, I 295 South, Scarborough Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.6 miles from Medway, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.73 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.
The drive from Medway, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 3h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Medway, ME to Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medway, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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