Origin
Scarborough, ME
Afternoon in Scarborough on Friday
Local time
2:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarborough, ME to Cape Neddick, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Cape Neddick, ME
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Cape Neddick, ME covers 43.9 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, US Route 1, Haigis Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 43.9 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and US Route 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.7 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 34.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and US Route 1. You will hit about 8 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 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
|
~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
6
39.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward York, York Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward York, York Beach
5
39.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Cape Neddick, ME, road signs point toward York and York Beach.
York
39.7 mi in
|
~47m
York Beach
39.7 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 34.7 mi | 37m |
| US Route 1 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Spur Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hutchins Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 34.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Cape Neddick, 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
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 7
Toward York, York Beach
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
10
Turn left onto Spur Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Spur Road
11
Turn left onto US 1
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US Route 1
12
Turn left onto Hutchins Lane
44 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hutchins Lane
13
Arrive at destination
Hutchins Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Scarborough, ME · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Arriving in Cape Neddick, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cape Neddick, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.08
Maine Turnpike
(34.7 mi)
$2.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Cape Neddick, ME
Afternoon in Cape Neddick on Friday
Local time
2:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
55m 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 Cape Neddick, ME covers 43.9 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, US Route 1, Haigis Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 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 $7.07 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.9 miles you will encounter 8 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.
Between Scarborough, ME and Cape Neddick, ME, road signs point toward York and York Beach.
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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