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Trip from Scarborough, ME to Anson, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

103.6 mi

167 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

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Downtown Scarborough, ME, ME

Scarborough, ME

David Roberts

town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Anson, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scarborough, ME to Anson, ME covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, Maine Turnpike, Norridgewock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.4 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.68 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.

Midpoint

51.8 miles from Scarborough, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 103.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 103.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.4 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 23 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 50.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 207 / Black Point Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 8m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 207 / Black Point Road

Turn right onto ME 207 / Black Point Road

Navigation decision point

4
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | Scarborough Connector

Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 295

Merge onto I 295

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
82.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward ME 104: Waterville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 130 Toward ME 104: Waterville
5
103.5 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 50.4 mi 58m
Maine Turnpike 27.2 mi 29m
Norridgewock Road 5.5 mi 8m
Old Point Avenue 4 mi 6m
Waterville Road 3.3 mi 4m
Madison Road 2.4 mi 3m
Middle Road 2.1 mi 3m
Scarborough Connector 2.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 50.4 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Highland Avenue

267 ft · 10 sec · Highland Avenue
2

Turn right onto ME 207

1.2 mi · 2 min · Black Point Road
3

Turn right onto US 1; ME 9

1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
4

Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector
5

Merge onto I 295

50 mi · 58 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 95

27 mi · 29 min · Maine Turnpike
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 130 Toward ME 104: Waterville
8

Turn left onto ME 104

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
9

Continue on ME 104

1.0 mi · 1 min · Norridgewock Road
10

Continue on ME 104; ME 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pung Hill Road
11

Continue on ME 104; ME 139

2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
12

Continue on ME 139

4.5 mi · 6 min · Norridgewock Road
13

Continue on ME 139

3.3 mi · 4 min · Waterville Road
14

Continue on US 2; US 201A

0.4 mi · 27 sec · US 2; US 201A
15

Turn right onto US 201A

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Bridge Street
16

Continue on US 201A

0.4 mi · 34 sec · New Madison Road
17

Continue on US 201A

2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road
18

Continue on US 201A

0.6 mi · 56 sec · New Madison Road
19

Continue on US 201A; ME 8

4.0 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue
20

Continue on US 201A

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Madison Road
21

Turn left onto US 201A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Main Street
22

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street

354 ft · 7 sec · Main Street
23

Arrive at destination

Main Street

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 51.8 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.4 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 23 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anson, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Scarborough, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Scarborough, ME

This is one driving day of about 103.6 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Scarborough, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 50.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.8 mi from Scarborough, ME · 1h 2m into the drive

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

52 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

Yarmouth, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gardiner, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Anson, ME

The final approach into Anson, 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 Anson, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 42.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.68 one way

$33.36 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $18.35 $36.70
premium $4.86 $19.84 $39.68
diesel $5.61 $22.87 $45.75

Estimated Tolls: $1.63

Maine Turnpike (27.2 mi) $1.63

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

$17

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.1 0 $10.88 $4.97
Efficient EV 25.9 0 $9.07 $4.14
EV Truck/SUV 41.4 0 $14.50 $6.63

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 15, 2026

Origin

Scarborough, ME

Afternoon in Scarborough on Friday

Local time

12:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anson, ME

Afternoon in Anson on Friday

Local time

12:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Brunswick, ME

52 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

13 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

2h 8m 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 Scarborough, ME to Anson, ME covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 295, Maine Turnpike, Norridgewock Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.8 miles from Scarborough, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.68 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 straightforward 2h 8m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Scarborough, ME to Anson, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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