Trip from Scarborough, ME to Arundel, ME

Drive Time

36m

Distance

23.8 mi

38 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 34m ★

6 AM

0h 37m

8 AM

0h 43m

10 AM

0h 39m

12 PM

0h 38m

3 PM

0h 39m

5 PM

0h 43m

8 PM

0h 35m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick excursion in Maine, the 23.8-mile journey from Scarborough to Arundel is an ideal day trip. Expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly efficient transit between these two Northeast locations. You can comfortably budget around $4 for fuel for this short commute. Because the entire route is easily manageable in a single afternoon, there is no need to plan for overnight stops. It serves as a straightforward connection between two points in the state, perfect for travelers who prefer a brief, predictable drive over a long haul.

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

11.9 miles from Scarborough, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive profile, offering a balance between speed and local navigation. You will spend roughly 55% of your time on the highway, with your longest stretch covering 10.3 miles on the Maine Turnpike. The journey transitions from the high-speed environment of the Turnpike to the more relaxed pace of Log Cabin Road and Portland Road. Navigating these varied road types keeps the experience from feeling monotonous. You can expect a shift in character as you move away from the main interstate arteries and onto the local roads that finalize your arrival in Arundel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 13 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 10.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 207 / Black Point Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Haigis Parkway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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

Turn right onto ME 207 / Black Point Road

Navigation decision point

6

1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 1; ME 9 / Route 1

Turn left onto US 1; ME 9 / Route 1

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

4

2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | Haigis Parkway

Turn right onto Haigis Parkway

Navigation decision point

5

15.3 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 32 Toward ME 111: Biddeford

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20.3 mi into trip | ~30m in | Log Cabin Road

Turn left onto Log Cabin Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Maine Turnpike	10.3 mi	11m
Log Cabin Road	3.5 mi	6m
Portland Road	2.7 mi	4m
Haigis Parkway	1.4 mi	2m
Route 1	1.4 mi	2m
Black Point Road	1.2 mi	2m
Precourt Street	0.8 mi	1m
Elm Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 10.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Arundel, 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 left onto US 1; ME 9

1.4 mi · 2 min · Route 1

Use the straight lane.

4

Turn right onto Haigis Parkway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Haigis Parkway

5

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road

6

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

7

Merge onto I 95

10 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

8

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 32 Toward ME 111: Biddeford

9

Continue on Precourt Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Precourt Street

Use the straight lane.

10

Turn right onto US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Elm Street

11

Continue on US 1

2.7 mi · 4 min · Portland Road

12

Turn left onto Log Cabin Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Log Cabin Road

Use the left lane.

13

Arrive at destination

Log Cabin Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a short 36-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You won't need to worry about pacing stops or long-distance fatigue, as the route is direct and requires zero planned stops. To make the most of your time, keep an eye on traffic patterns when transitioning off the Maine Turnpike, as the shift to local roads can occasionally slow things down. Budgeting $4 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this distance, leaving you with extra room in your travel budget. Take advantage of the short travel time to enjoy a spontaneous start whenever you are ready to hit the road.

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 11.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.3 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 23.8 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.9 miles or 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arundel, 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.

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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 Scarborough, ME

This is one driving day of about 23.8 miles and 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scarborough, 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 Maine Turnpike for about 10.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.9 mi from Scarborough, ME · 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

12 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arundel, ME

The final approach into Arundel, 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 Arundel, 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

$3.81 one way

$7.62 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$4.18	$8.35
premium	$4.83	$4.52	$9.05
diesel	$5.64	$5.29	$10.58

Estimated Tolls: $0.62

Maine Turnpike (10.3 mi) $0.62

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

$4

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.1	$2.50	$1.14
Efficient EV	6	$2.08	$0.95
EV Truck/SUV	9.5	$3.33	$1.52

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Scarborough, ME

Night in Scarborough on Sunday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

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Live forecast

Destination

Arundel, ME

Night in Arundel on Sunday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

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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.

Road read

36m 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 Arundel, ME covers 23.8 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Log Cabin Road, Portland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.9 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 $3.81 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 23.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Haigis Parkway): Navigation decision point.

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