Origin
Newcastle, ME
Morning in Newcastle on Saturday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newcastle, 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 26m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 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 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
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.
Newcastle, ME
Daniel Smyth
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Newcastle, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 59.7 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 I 295, Route 1, Leeman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.61 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: 59.7 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 (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 59.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Route 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.1 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Route 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.5 miles in near US 1 / Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 26.5 miles (US 1 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 1 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto US 1 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
27.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
28.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
5
30 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newcastle, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Old Orchard.
Portland
28.4 mi in
|
~44m
Old Orchard
55.1 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 25.1 mi | 30m |
| Route 1 | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Leeman Highway | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 25.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
35 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
3
Merge onto US 1
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 1
4
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn straight onto US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
7
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 1
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Leeman Highway
9
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
12
Merge onto I 295
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
14
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
15
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
16
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Newcastle, ME · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Newcastle, 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
$9.61 one way
$19.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Morning in Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
30 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
8 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 Newcastle, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 59.7 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 I 295, Route 1, Leeman 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 29.8 miles from Newcastle, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.61 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 59.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 26.5 miles (US 1 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newcastle, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Old Orchard.
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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