Origin
Scarborough, ME
Night in Scarborough on Thursday
Local time
10:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarborough, ME to Dow Corner, ME
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Dow Corner, ME covers 19.9 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ossipee Trail, Gorham Road, South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Ossipee Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 19.9 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.
Ossipee Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 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 6.7 miles (ME 22 / County Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (ME 114 / South Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
ME 22 / County Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 22 / County Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
ME 114 / South Street
Enter roundabout onto ME 114 / South Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail
Enter roundabout onto ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Gorham Road | 5.4 mi | 11m |
| South Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cape Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ossipee Trail East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail
— 7.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Dow Corner, 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
Continue on ME 114
5.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Gorham Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto ME 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto South Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
6
Enter roundabout onto ME 114
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Street
7
Continue on ME 114
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
8
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on ME 25
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
10
Enter roundabout onto ME 25; ME 112
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ossipee Trail
11
Continue on ME 25; ME 112
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Ossipee Trail
12
Turn left onto Cape Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Road
13
Turn right onto Old Dow Road
475 ft
·
52 sec
·
Old Dow Road
14
Arrive at destination
Old Dow Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Dow Corner, ME
Night in Dow Corner on Thursday
Local time
10:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 Dow Corner, ME covers 19.9 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ossipee Trail, Gorham Road, South Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 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 $3.20 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 36m drive. You will face about 7 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 6.7 miles (ME 22 / County Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (ME 114 / South Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Scarborough, ME to Dow Corner, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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