Origin
Scarborough, ME
Afternoon in Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
2:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarborough, ME to Richmond, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Richmond, ME
Tnarg
Trip Overview
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Richmond, ME covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Main Street, Scarborough Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.1 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 41.1 mi | 47m |
| Main Street | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 41.1 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Richmond, 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
41 mi
·
47 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield
7
Keep slight right at fork
110 ft
·
2 sec
8
Turn slight right onto 197
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto ME 24
294 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Front Street
10
Turn left
54 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn left
283 ft
·
20 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 49.5 — 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
45.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 43
Toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield
5
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
ME 24 / South Front Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 24 / South Front Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.98 one way
$15.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Richmond, ME
Afternoon in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
2:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Yarmouth, ME
25 mi in
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
12 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
1h 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
49.6 mi in 1h 6m, mostly highway — 41.1 mi of that is on I 295.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.1 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Main Street. You will hit about 9 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
6/10
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 49.6 miles you will encounter 9 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scarborough, ME to Richmond, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Litchfield along the way.
Litchfield
45.5 mi in
|
~55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.1 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Richmond, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 Richmond, 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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