Origin
Saint George, ME
Night in Saint George on Tuesday
Local time
9:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint George, ME to Scarborough, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
87.4 mi
141 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
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6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m
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 Saint George, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 87.4 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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, Atlantic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.07 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.7 miles from Saint George, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Saint George, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 87.4 miles and takes about 2h 5m, 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 21 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 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 around 5.3 miles in near US 1; ME 131 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 87.4 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 5.3 miles (US 1; ME 131 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 54.2 miles (US 1 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 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.
5
5.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 1; ME 131 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 131 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
54.2 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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US 1 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto US 1 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
56.1 mi into trip
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~1h 24m 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
57.7 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
82.9 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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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 Saint George, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Old Orchard.
Portland
56.1 mi in
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~1h 24m
Old Orchard
82.9 mi in
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~1h 57m
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via Scarborough Connector
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 25.1 mi | 30m |
| Route 1 | 20.2 mi | 29m |
| Atlantic Highway | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| Leeman Highway | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Saint George Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 25.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 131
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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River Road
2
Continue on ME 131
3.1 mi
·
5 min
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Saint George Road
3
Continue on ME 131
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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High Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 131
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 1
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Atlantic Highway
6
Continue on US 1
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 1
7
Continue on US 1
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Route 1
8
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn straight onto US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
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Bath Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Route 1
11
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on US 1
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Leeman Highway
13
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
16
Merge onto I 295
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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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
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Black Point Road
20
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
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Highland Avenue
21
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.7 miles from Saint George, ME, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.1 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.7 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
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 Saint George, 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 Saint George, ME
This is one driving day of about 87.4 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint George, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 25.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.7 mi from Saint George, ME · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from Saint George, 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
$14.07 one way
$28.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.30 | $38.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.59 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Night in Scarborough on Tuesday
Local time
9:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 5m 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 Saint George, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 87.4 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Route 1, Atlantic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.7 miles from Saint George, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.07 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 is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 87.4 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 5.3 miles (US 1; ME 131 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 54.2 miles (US 1 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Saint George, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Old Orchard.
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