Origin
Scarborough, ME
Late night in Scarborough on Thursday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarborough, ME to Mount Vernon, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
76.1 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Mount Vernon, ME covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Black Point Road, Route 1, Scarborough Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.25 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.
Midpoint
38.1 miles from Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 76.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Black Point Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Mount Vernon, ME is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scarborough, ME to Mount Vernon, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Point Road | — | — |
| Route 1 | — | — |
| Scarborough Connector | — | — |
| Samantha Smith Way | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Minot Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Black Point Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Mount Vernon, ME.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
266 ft
·
11 sec
·
Highland Avenue
2
Turn right onto Black Point Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
3
Turn right onto Route 1
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
4
Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Scarborough Connector
5
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
7
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Maine Turnpike
9
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
12
Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Minot Avenue
13
Turn right onto Court Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
14
Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
16
Continue on US Route 202
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US Route 202
17
Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
18
Continue on US Route 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
19
Continue on US 202
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202
20
Turn slight right onto Route 133
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
21
Continue on Lake Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lake Street
22
Continue on Route 133
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
23
Continue on Readfield Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Readfield Road
24
Continue on Winthrop Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
25
Turn left onto Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
26
Keep slight right to continue on Chimney Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Chimney Road
27
Continue on Pond Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Pond Road
28
Continue on Pond Road
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pond Road
29
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.1 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 51m into the drive.
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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 51m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Vernon, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Scarborough, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Scarborough, ME
This is one driving day of about 76.1 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Scarborough, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Scarborough, ME · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Vernon, ME
The final approach into Mount Vernon, 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
$12.25 one way
$24.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Mount Vernon, ME
Late night in Mount Vernon on Thursday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
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
1h 42m 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 Mount Vernon, ME covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Black Point Road, Route 1, Scarborough Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 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 $12.25 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 drive from Scarborough, ME to Mount Vernon, ME is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scarborough, ME to Mount Vernon, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scarborough, ME to Mount Vernon, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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