Trip from Scarborough, ME to Medway, ME

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

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

197.1 mi

317 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 27m ★

6 AM

3h 39m

8 AM

4h 4m

10 AM

3h 48m

12 PM

3h 45m

3 PM

3h 49m

5 PM

4h 3m

8 PM

3h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scarborough, ME to Medway, ME covers 197.1 miles and takes about 3h 39m 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, Scarborough Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.9 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.73 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

98.6 miles from Scarborough, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 197.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 197.1 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 140.9 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 140.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near I 295.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 197.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

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

195.8 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in

Take the exit toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket

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

Exit 244 Toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket

5

196.1 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5

196.7 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | Town Road

Turn sharp left onto Town Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5

196.9 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in | Schoolhouse Road

Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Maine Turnpike	140.9 mi	2h 29m
I 295	50.4 mi	58m
Scarborough Connector	2.1 mi	2m
Black Point Road	1.2 mi	2m
Route 1	1.1 mi	2m
Medway Road	0.6 mi	1m
School Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Village Lane	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 140.9 mi, about 2h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

141 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Maine Turnpike

7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 244 Toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket

8

Keep slight left at fork

94 ft · 3 sec

9

Turn left onto ME 157

0.6 mi · 1 min · Medway Road

10

Turn sharp left onto Town Road

431 ft · 20 sec · Town Road

11

Turn right onto Village Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Village Lane

12

Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road

228 ft · 10 sec · Schoolhouse Road

13

Continue on School Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · School Street

14

At end of road, turn right onto Main Road

168 ft · 7 sec · Main Road

15

Arrive at destination

Main 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 98.6 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 1h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.9 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 43 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.6 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medway, 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 197.1 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 140.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.6 mi from Scarborough, ME · 1h 52m into the drive

county seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Augusta, ME

99 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

Brunswick, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairfield, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.6 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 140.9 miles.

Arriving in Medway, ME

The final approach into Medway, 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 Medway, ME.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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 47.6

Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information

View on nps.gov

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...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 197.1

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.73 one way

$63.46 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$34.91	$69.82
premium	$4.86	$37.74	$75.49
diesel	$5.61	$43.52	$87.03

Estimated Tolls: $8.46

Maine Turnpike (140.9 mi) $8.46

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

$32

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.1	$20.70	$9.46
Efficient EV	49.3	$17.25	$7.88
EV Truck/SUV	78.8	$27.59	$12.61

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Scarborough, ME

Late night in Scarborough on Saturday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

NE 0 to 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Medway, ME

Late night in Medway on Saturday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Augusta, ME

99 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

7 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

3h 39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Medway, ME covers 197.1 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, Scarborough Connector. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 98.6 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 $31.73 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 197.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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

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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