Origin
Scarborough, ME
Morning in Scarborough on Wednesday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarborough, ME to Bridgton, ME
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Bridgton, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Bridgton, ME covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Roosevelt Trail, Portland Road, Forest Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on Roosevelt Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.37 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
22.9 miles from Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 45.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roosevelt Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 8 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 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 207 / Black Point Road
Turn right onto ME 207 / Black Point Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Scarborough Connector
Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
7.9 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward ME 100 North, US 302 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6B
Toward ME 100 North, US 302 West
4
20.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 24.7 mi | 35m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Forest Avenue | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| I 295 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 24.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Bridgton, ME.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
10 sec
·
Highland Avenue
2
Turn right onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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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
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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I 295
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 6B
Toward ME 100 North, US 302 West
7
Continue on US 302; ME 100
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
9
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
10
Enter roundabout onto US 302
290 ft
·
10 sec
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Roosevelt Trail
11
Continue on US 302
20 mi
·
30 min
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Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 302
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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Portland Road
13
Turn left onto US 302
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
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Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 302
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 22.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 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 45.8 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.9 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgton, 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 45.8 miles and 1h 7m.
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 Roosevelt Trail for about 24.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Scarborough, ME · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgton, ME
The final approach into Bridgton, 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 Bridgton, 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
$7.37 one way
$14.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Bridgton, ME
Morning in Bridgton on Wednesday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lawrence, MA
23 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
1 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 7m 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 Bridgton, ME covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roosevelt Trail, Portland Road, Forest Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 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 $7.37 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 7m drive. You will face about 8 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.
The route from Scarborough, ME to Bridgton, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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