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Trip from Scarborough, ME to Milford, ME

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

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

149 mi

240 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m

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

David Roberts

Downtown Milford, ME, ME

Milford, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scarborough, ME to Milford, ME covers 149 miles and takes about 2h 56m 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, Stillwater Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.99 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

74.5 miles from Scarborough, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 89.8 mi 1h 38m
I 295 50.4 mi 58m
Stillwater Avenue 2.6 mi 7m
Scarborough Connector 2.1 mi 2m
Black Point Road 1.2 mi 2m
Route 1 1.1 mi 2m
Center Street 1 mi 2m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 89.8 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

90 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Maine Turnpike
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 193 Toward Stillwater Avenue, Stillwater, Old Town
8

Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue

2.6 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue
Use the right lane.
9

Turn straight onto US 2A

1.0 mi · 2 min · Center Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 2

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
11

Arrive at destination

US 2

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.5 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.8 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 33 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milford, 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 149 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 89.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Chelsea, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chelsea, ME

75 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

Freeport, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waterville, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.5 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 89.8 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

Oriental Jade Restaurant & Bar

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bangor, Maine

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 138.3

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+12079476969

Visit website

Freeport Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Freeport, Maine

0.7 mi

Pepper's Landing

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Old Town, Maine

0.5 mi

Oriental Jade Restaurant & Bar

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 138.3

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+12079476969

Visit website

Freeport Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.3

Freeport, Maine

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12078695113

Visit website

Pepper's Landing

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 149

Old Town, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12078170280

Visit website

Applebee's Grill + Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 138.3

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+12079905945

Visit website

Miguel's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 138.3

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12079423002

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 138.3

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12079426209

Visit website

Eagles Nest Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 138.3

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+12079897635

Visit website

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 63.9

Augusta, Maine

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12074801121

Visit website

Eartha Globe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 21.3

Yarmouth, Maine

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

Maine Discovery Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 138.3

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12072627200

Visit website

Benjamin's Restaurant & Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 138.3

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 4 pm–1 am

+12073077545

Visit website

Brewer Riverwalk

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 138.3

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+12079895199

Visit website

Zillman Art Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 138.3

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12075813300

Visit website

Portland Observatory

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 10.6

Portland, Maine

+12072531800

Visit website

Old Fort Western

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 63.9

Augusta, Maine

+12076262385

Visit website

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 10.6

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12072337485

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 144.9 — 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
144.7 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Take the exit toward Stillwater Avenue, Stillwater, Old Town

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

Exit 193 Toward Stillwater Avenue, Stillwater, Old Town
4
144.9 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | Stillwater Avenue

Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.99 one way

$47.97 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $26.39 $52.78
premium $4.86 $28.53 $57.07
diesel $5.61 $32.90 $65.79

Estimated Tolls: $5.39

Maine Turnpike (89.8 mi) $5.39

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

$24

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.7 0 $15.64 $7.15
Efficient EV 37.3 0 $13.04 $5.96
EV Truck/SUV 59.6 0 $20.86 $9.54

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 15, 2026

Origin

Scarborough, ME

Afternoon in Scarborough on Saturday

Local time

3:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Milford, ME

Afternoon in Milford on Saturday

Local time

3:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Chelsea, ME

75 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

3 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

2h 56m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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 46.2
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

149 mi in 2h 56m, mostly highway — 89.8 mi of that is on Maine Turnpike.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.8 mi on Maine Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 207 / Black Point Road.

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 149 miles you will encounter 8 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 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 2h 56m. Total distance: 149 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 89.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.39 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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.

Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milford, ME before heading back.

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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