Trip from Scarborough, ME to Jay, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

71.4 mi

115 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 21m ★

6 AM

1h 28m

8 AM

1h 41m

10 AM

1h 32m

12 PM

1h 31m

3 PM

1h 33m

5 PM

1h 40m

8 PM

1h 24m

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

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Scarborough, ME

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Trip Overview

This 71.4-mile journey from Scarborough, ME to Jay, ME is an efficient drive, clocking in at just 1 hour and 27 minutes. It's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $11, making it an economical choice for exploring the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes major roads like the Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, and Federal Road, offering a straightforward travel experience. You'll find this drive to be a practical way to connect two points within Maine, with no significant breaks recommended along the way.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 71.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive presents a mixed bag in terms of road personality. With 43% of the journey on highways, expect some stretches of faster-paced driving, particularly the longest continuous segment of 29.3 miles on the Maine Turnpike. As you transition to Auburn Road and Federal Road, the character shifts, likely offering a more local feel. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more typical road conditions as you progress towards Jay. The overall profile suggests a dynamic drive that keeps things interesting.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 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 29.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 207 / Black Point Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.4 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

Turn right onto ME 207 / Black Point Road

Navigation decision point

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

Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

27.1 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 95 / Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

35.2 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

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

Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

40.7 mi into trip | ~52m in | ME 4 / Center Street

Merge onto ME 4 / Center Street

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

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Maine Turnpike	29.3 mi	32m
Auburn Road	12.7 mi	14m
Federal Road	9.5 mi	10m
Washington Street	4.2 mi	6m
Center Street	2.9 mi	3m
Turner Road	2.9 mi	3m
Main Street	2.6 mi	2m
Scarborough Connector	1.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 29.3 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Highland Avenue

267 ft · 10 sec · Highland Avenue

Turn right onto ME 207

1.2 mi · 2 min · Black Point Road

Turn right onto US 1; ME 9

1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector

1.6 mi · 1 min · Scarborough Connector

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Merge onto Samantha Smith Way

1.0 mi · 1 min · Samantha Smith Way

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

21 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

8.1 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4

4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Minot Avenue

Continue on ME 4

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Center Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

Continue on ME 4

13 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

Continue on ME 4

9.5 mi · 10 min · Federal Road

Continue on ME 4

510 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Street

At end of road, turn left onto ME 4; ME 17

2.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Intervale Road

123 ft · 2 sec · Intervale Road

Arrive at destination

Intervale Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.7 mi from Scarborough, ME · 44m into the drive

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lewiston, ME

36 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

Westbrook, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Auburn, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jay, ME

The final approach into Jay, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.49 one way

$22.99 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$12.65	$25.29
premium	$4.86	$13.67	$27.35
diesel	$5.61	$15.76	$31.53

Estimated Tolls: $1.76

Maine Turnpike (29.3 mi) $1.76

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.4	$7.50	$3.43
Efficient EV	17.9	$6.25	$2.86
EV Truck/SUV	28.6	$10.00	$4.57

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Afternoon in Scarborough on Thursday

Local time

4:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jay, ME

Afternoon in Jay on Thursday

Local time

4:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

1 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 27m 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 Jay, ME covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Federal Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.7 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 $11.49 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 route from Scarborough, ME to Jay, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Scarborough, ME to Jay, ME

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Jay, ME

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Scarborough, ME

Jay, ME

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 27m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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