Origin
Scarborough, ME
Evening in Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarborough, ME to Fryeburg, ME
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Fryeburg, ME
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
If you are looking to head inland from the coast, the 49.7-mile journey from Scarborough to Fryeburg is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to navigate without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Maine towns. Because the entire trip remains within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the coastal area toward the interior. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers who want to reach their destination quickly without overcomplicating their itinerary.
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
24.9 miles from Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 61% of your route consisting of major thoroughfares. You will primarily utilize ME 113, the Ossipee Trail, and Gorham Road to make your way across the state. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on a 30.2-mile stretch along ME 113, which serves as the backbone of your journey. While the route is highway-focused, the transition between these specific roads creates a steady rhythm. You will find that the road maintains a consistent pace, allowing for a predictable drive that avoids the complexities of navigating dense urban grids for long periods.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
ME 113 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on ME 113 and Ossipee Trail. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 23m 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
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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
6
6.7 mi into trip
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~13m in
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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
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~16m in
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ME 114 / South Street
Enter roundabout onto ME 114 / South Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
10.5 mi into trip
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~20m in
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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
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~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 |
|---|---|---|
| ME 113 | 30.2 mi | 49m |
| Ossipee Trail | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Gorham Road | 5.4 mi | 11m |
| South Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ossipee Trail East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
ME 113
— 30.2 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Fryeburg, 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
Use the none lane.
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
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Ossipee Trail
12
Turn right onto ME 113
30 mi
·
49 min
·
ME 113
13
Turn left onto US 302; ME 113
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 302; ME 113
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule best. Because the drive is under an hour and a half, you can easily manage the entire stretch in one go without worrying about fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before setting out; while the $8 cost is minimal, staying ahead of your needs ensures a stress-free trip. Given that there are no scheduled stops in the data, try to handle any necessary errands or rest breaks in Scarborough before you hit the road. Staying focused on the 30.2-mile segment of ME 113 will help you maintain your momentum and keep your travel time close to the 1-hour and 23-minute estimate.
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 24.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.2 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 49.7 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.9 miles or 42m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fryeburg, 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.
+
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 49.7 miles and 1h 23m.
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 ME 113 for about 30.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Scarborough, ME · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fryeburg, ME
The final approach into Fryeburg, 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 Fryeburg, 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
$7.96 one way
$15.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| premium | $4.83 | $9.45 | $18.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Fryeburg, ME
Evening in Fryeburg on Sunday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 23m 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 Fryeburg, ME covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are ME 113, Ossipee Trail, Gorham Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.9 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 $7.96 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 23m 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 Fryeburg, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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