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Trip from Scarborough, ME to Casco, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

58m

Distance

36.5 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

Downtown Scarborough, ME, ME

Scarborough, ME

David Roberts

Trip Overview

The drive from Scarborough, ME to Casco, ME covers 36.5 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Black Point Road, Route 1, Scarborough Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.88 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

18.3 miles from Scarborough, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 36.5 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.
Black Point Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Scarborough, ME to Casco, ME is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scarborough, ME to Casco, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Black Point Road
Route 1
Scarborough Connector
US 302 West
Forest Avenue
Bridgton Road
Roosevelt Trail
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Black Point Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Highland Avenue

266 ft · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
2

Turn right onto Black Point Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Black Point Road
3

Turn right onto Route 1

1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
4

Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector
5

Merge slight left

3.4 mi · 4 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward ME 100 North, US 302 West

0.2 mi · 41 sec · ME 100 North, US 302 West
7

Continue on Forest Avenue

4.3 mi · 5 min · Forest Avenue
8

Continue on Bridgton Road

3.8 mi · 7 min · Bridgton Road
9

Continue on Roosevelt Trail

4.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Trail
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

289 ft · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail
11

Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

7.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Trail
12

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Main Street
13

Turn right onto Meadow Road

8.0 mi · 14 min · Meadow Road
14

Arrive at your destination

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 18.3 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 29m into the drive.

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 36.5 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.3 miles or 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 50m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Scarborough, ME.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Scarborough, ME

This is one driving day of about 36.5 miles and 58m.

At 36.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Scarborough, ME · 29m into the drive

city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westbrook, ME

18 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

Naples, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westbrook, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Casco, ME

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Casco, 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

$5.88 one way

$11.75 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.47 $12.93
premium $4.86 $6.99 $13.98
diesel $5.61 $8.06 $16.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.83 $1.75
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.11 $2.34

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Scarborough, ME

Late night in Scarborough on Thursday

Local time

1:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Casco, ME

Late night in Casco on Thursday

Local time

1:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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

58m 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 Casco, ME covers 36.5 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Black Point Road, Route 1, Scarborough Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 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 $5.88 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.
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Casco, ME is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scarborough, ME to Casco, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scarborough, ME to Casco, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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