Origin
Rangeley, ME
Afternoon in Rangeley on Thursday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rangeley, ME to Scarborough, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
123.8 mi
199 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rangeley, ME
James Mirakian
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Rangeley, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Main Street, Weld Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.93 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
61.9 miles from Rangeley, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 123.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 123.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near ME 4 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 123.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (ME 4 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (ME 142 / Weld Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 4 / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 4 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
ME 142 / Weld Road
Turn right onto ME 142 / Weld Road
Navigation decision point
5
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
83 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m 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.
5
118.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m 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 |
| Main Street | 20.6 mi | 29m |
| Weld Road | 14.1 mi | 23m |
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Federal Road | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Rangeley Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Phillips Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| School Street | 5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 29.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rangeley, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on High Street
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
High Street
2
Continue on Pond Street
528 ft
·
28 sec
·
Pond Street
3
Turn left onto ME 4
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on ME 4
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Rangeley Road
5
Turn right onto ME 142
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Weld Road
6
Continue on Phillips Road
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phillips Road
7
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Church Street
8
Continue on School Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
School Street
9
Continue on ME 156
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
Weld Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US Route 2 East
12
Continue on US 2
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
United States Highway 2
13
Turn right onto ME 4
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Maine Route 4 Southbound
14
Merge onto ME 4
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto ME 4
510 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bridge Street
16
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
17
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
18
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
19
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
20
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Minot Avenue
22
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
25
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Maine Turnpike
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
30
Merge onto Scarborough Connector
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Scarborough Connector
31
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
32
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
33
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.9 miles from Rangeley, ME, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 27 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rangeley, 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 Rangeley, ME
This is one driving day of about 123.8 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Rangeley, 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 Maine Turnpike for about 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.9 mi from Rangeley, ME · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from Rangeley, 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
$19.93 one way
$39.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $23.71 | $47.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.33 | $54.67 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $13.00 | $5.94 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.83 | $4.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Afternoon in Scarborough on Thursday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Livermore, ME
62 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
8 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
2h 48m 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 Rangeley, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Main Street, Weld Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.9 miles from Rangeley, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.93 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 123.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (ME 4 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (ME 142 / Weld Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rangeley, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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