Trip from Scarborough, ME to Rangeley, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

123.8 mi

199 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 39m ★

6 AM

2h 50m

8 AM

3h 12m

10 AM

2h 58m

12 PM

2h 56m

3 PM

2h 59m

5 PM

3h 11m

8 PM

2h 44m

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

David Roberts

Rangeley, ME

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

The drive from Scarborough, ME to Rangeley, ME covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Main Street, Weld Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.93 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

61.9 miles from Scarborough, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 123.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 123.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 34 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?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 123.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 miles (ME 4 / Center Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 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

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.

77 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | US 2 / United States Highway 2

At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / United States Highway 2

Navigation decision point

103.6 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | ME 4 / Rangeley Road

At end of road, turn left onto ME 4 / Rangeley Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Maine Turnpike	29.3 mi	32m
Main Street	20.7 mi	29m
Weld Road	14.1 mi	23m
Auburn Road	12.7 mi	14m
Federal Road	9.5 mi	10m
Rangeley Road	8.3 mi	12m
Phillips Road	5.9 mi	9m
School Street	5 mi	8m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

8.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Take the exit

127 ft · 4 sec

At end of road, turn left onto US 2

0.2 mi · 17 sec · United States Highway 2

Continue on US 2

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US Route 2 East

Turn right onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Weld Road

8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road

Continue on School Street

5.0 mi · 8 min · School Street

Continue on Church Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Church Street

Continue on Phillips Road

5.9 mi · 9 min · Phillips Road

Continue on ME 142

5.9 mi · 8 min · Weld Road

At end of road, turn left onto ME 4

8.3 mi · 12 min · Rangeley Road

Continue on ME 4

12 mi · 18 min · Main Street

Turn right onto Pond Street

528 ft · 23 sec · Pond Street

Continue on High Street

422 ft · 18 sec · High Street

Arrive at destination

High Street

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 61.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.3 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 27 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.9 miles or 1h 16m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rangeley, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 123.8 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 29.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.9 mi from Scarborough, ME · 1h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livermore, ME

62 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

Gray, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Livermore, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rangeley, ME

The final approach into Rangeley, 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 Rangeley, ME.

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

La Fleurs Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jay, Maine

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.8

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12078972117

Visit website

Loon Lodge Inn and Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rangeley, Maine

1.4 mi

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Auburn, Maine

2.1 mi

La Fleurs Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.8

Jay, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12078972117

Visit website

Loon Lodge Inn and Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 123.8

Rangeley, Maine

+12078645666

Visit website

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.2

Auburn, Maine

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12077822135

Visit website

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 44.2

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.2

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12075137005

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.4

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12077530173

Visit website

Kineowatha Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 79.6

Wilton, Maine

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12076454825

Visit website

Western Maine Play Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 79.6

Wilton, Maine

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12076453555

Visit website

Riverbank Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.8

Westbrook, Maine

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Maine Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 8.8

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 1–7 pm

+12072746007

Visit website

The Escape Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 8.8

Portland, Maine

Hours: 12–8:15 pm

+12076193775

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 8.8

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12078087696

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

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 8.8

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12072337485

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.93 one way

$39.86 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$21.93	$43.86
premium	$4.86	$23.71	$47.41
diesel	$5.61	$27.33	$54.67

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.1	$13.00	$5.94
Efficient EV	31	$10.83	$4.95
EV Truck/SUV	49.5	$17.33	$7.92

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Evening in Scarborough on Thursday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rangeley, ME

Evening in Rangeley on Thursday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Livermore, ME

62 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

8 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 50m 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 Rangeley, ME covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Main Street, Weld Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.9 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 $19.93 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

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