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Trip from Scarborough, ME to Hodgdon, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 44m

Distance

260 mi

418 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 31m ★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 37m

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

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Downtown Scarborough, ME, ME

Scarborough, ME

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Downtown Hodgdon, ME, ME

Hodgdon, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scarborough, ME to Hodgdon, ME covers 260 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, I 295, Calais Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 198.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

130 miles from Scarborough, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 198.3 mi 3h 26m
I 295 50.4 mi 58m
Calais Road 2.5 mi 3m
Scarborough Connector 2.1 mi 2m
Court Street 2 mi 2m
Black Point Road 1.2 mi 2m
Route 1 1.1 mi 2m
Hodgdon Mills Road 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 198.3 mi, about 3h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Hodgdon, 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 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

50 mi · 58 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 95

198 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 302 Toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
8

Turn slight right

176 ft · 4 sec
9

Turn straight onto US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Street
10

Continue on US 1; US 2

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Kendall Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 1; US 2

365 ft · 12 sec · Military Street
12

Turn right onto US 1

2.0 mi · 2 min · Court Street
13

Continue on US 1

2.5 mi · 3 min · Calais Road
14

Turn right onto Hodgdon Mills Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hodgdon Mills Road
15

Arrive at destination

Hodgdon Mills Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.3 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 57 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 130 miles or 2h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hodgdon, 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 260 miles and 4h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Scarborough, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 198.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Unity, ME

130 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

Augusta, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hampden, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 198.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Angler's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport, Maine

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 111.4

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12073683374

Visit website

Freeport Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Freeport, Maine

2 mi

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Old Town, Maine

3 mi

Angler's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 111.4

Newport, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12073683374

Visit website

Freeport Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.6

Freeport, Maine

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12078695113

Visit website

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 148.6

Old Town, Maine

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12078274277

Visit website

The Sports Arena

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 130

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 5–11 pm

+12078485850

Visit website

Pepper's Landing

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 148.6

Old Town, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12078170280

Visit website

The Back Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 130

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12073077056

Visit website

Roca Azul Mexican Restaurant Bangor

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12073077097

Visit website

Eartha Globe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 18.6

Yarmouth, Maine

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

Maine Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 1–7 pm

+12072746007

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12078087696

Visit website

SK Tours Of Maine, LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 130

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 12–5 pm

+12079477193

Visit website

Crescent Beach State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm

+12077995871

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 254.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 207 / Black Point Road

Turn right onto ME 207 / Black Point Road

Navigation decision point

4
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | Scarborough Connector

Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 295

Merge onto I 295

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
253.2 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 302 Toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
6
254.5 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in | US 1; US 2 / Military Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 1; US 2 / Military Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.86 one way

$83.71 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $46.05 $92.11
premium $4.86 $49.79 $99.58
diesel $5.61 $57.40 $114.81

Estimated Tolls: $11.90

Maine Turnpike (198.3 mi) $11.90

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78 0 $27.30 $12.48
Efficient EV 65 0 $22.75 $10.40
EV Truck/SUV 104 1 $36.40 $16.64

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Afternoon in Scarborough on Saturday

Local time

4:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hodgdon, ME

Afternoon in Hodgdon on Saturday

Local time

4:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

26°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Unity, ME

130 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

21 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

4h 44m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

National Monument

Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have a...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 215.2
Park Closure: Loop Road and North Entrance Seasonal Closures
Park Closure: Katahdin Overlook Construction Closure
View on nps.gov
Frances Perkins National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 44.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 4h 44m highway drive covering 260 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 198.3 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 15 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 198.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 9 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 2.4 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 260 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Scarborough, ME to Hodgdon, ME covers 260 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, Calais 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 130 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 $41.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 9 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 2.4 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Scarborough, ME to Hodgdon, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and Frances Perkins National Monument.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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