Origin
Scarborough, ME
Night in Scarborough on Friday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarborough, ME to Boothbay, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 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 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Boothbay, ME
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Boothbay, ME covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Mill Street, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.19 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
31.7 miles from Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Boothbay, ME covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m, 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 16 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 26.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 1h 33m drive. You will face about 6 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 1.3 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese 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
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
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
8
30.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
5
33.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Mill Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scarborough, ME and Boothbay, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.
Bath
30.6 mi in
|
~39m
Coastal Route
30.6 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 26.2 mi | 31m |
| Mill Street | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Route 1 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Wiscasset Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Boothbay Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 26.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Boothbay, 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
26 mi
·
31 min
·
I 295
6
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Mill Street
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Mill Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
11
Continue on US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
12
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 1; ME 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
14
Turn slight right onto ME 27
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Boothbay Road
15
Continue on ME 27
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Wiscasset Road
16
Arrive at destination
ME 27
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 31.7 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 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 14 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 miles or 41m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boothbay, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Scarborough, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Scarborough, ME
This is one driving day of about 63.3 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 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 26.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from Scarborough, ME · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boothbay, ME
The final approach into Boothbay, 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
$10.19 one way
$20.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Boothbay, ME
Night in Boothbay on Friday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
32 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
10 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 33m 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 Boothbay, ME covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Mill Street, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 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 $10.19 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 1h 33m drive. You will face about 6 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 1.3 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Scarborough, ME and Boothbay, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.
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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