Trip from Scarborough, ME to Unity, ME

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

99.5 mi

160 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 57m ★

6 AM

2h 6m

8 AM

2h 24m

10 AM

2h 12m

12 PM

2h 10m

3 PM

2h 13m

5 PM

2h 23m

8 PM

2h 0m

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

Unity, ME

Barbara Reis

Trip Overview

The drive from Scarborough, ME to Unity, ME covers 99.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, Maine Turnpike, Unity Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.4 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.93 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

49.8 miles from Scarborough, ME

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

Drive Character

This is a 2h 5m highway drive covering 99.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.4 miles on I 295.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

322 ft 29 ft

Total Climb

835 ft

Total Descent

644 ft

Highest Point

322 ft

~78.8 mi in

Elevation Range

293 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. You will hit about 12 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.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.5 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 0.1 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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

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.

84.1 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton

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

Exit 132 Toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton

85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | Lawrence Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

99.5 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | US 202; ME 9 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 9 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Scarborough, ME to Unity, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Benton along the way.

Benton

84.1 mi in | ~1h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 295	50.4 mi	58m
Maine Turnpike	29.3 mi	32m
Unity Road	6 mi	9m
State Route 139	2.2 mi	3m
Waterville Road	2.2 mi	3m
Scarborough Connector	2.1 mi	2m
Neck Road	1.7 mi	3m
Black Point Road	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 295 — 50.4 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

2.1 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector

Merge onto I 295

50 mi · 58 min · I 295

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

29 mi · 32 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 132 Toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton

Turn right onto ME 139

0.9 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

Turn right onto Newhall Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Newhall Street

At end of road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

498 ft · 15 sec · Lawrence Avenue

Continue on ME 11; ME 100; ME 139

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

Continue on ME 11; ME 100; ME 139

1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road

Turn left onto ME 11; ME 100; ME 139

460 ft · 12 sec · Clinton Avenue

Turn right onto ME 139

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road

Turn left onto ME 139

6.0 mi · 9 min · Unity Road

Continue on ME 139

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 139

Continue on ME 139

2.2 mi · 3 min · Waterville Road

Continue on ME 139

1.1 mi · 2 min · School Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 9

65 ft · 1 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

US 202; ME 9

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 49.8 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.4 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.8 miles or 1h 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Unity, 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 99.5 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scarborough, ME.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 50.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.8 mi from Scarborough, ME · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alfred, ME

50 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

Yarmouth, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yarmouth, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.8 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Unity, ME

The final approach into Unity, 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 Unity, ME.

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 48.1

Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.93 one way

$31.86 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$17.46	$34.92
premium	$4.83	$18.91	$37.83
diesel	$5.64	$22.11	$44.21

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

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.8	$10.45	$4.78
Efficient EV	24.9	$8.71	$3.98
EV Truck/SUV	39.8	$13.93	$6.37

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Scarborough, ME

Evening in Scarborough on Sunday

Local time

7:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Partly Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Destination

Unity, ME

Evening in Unity on Sunday

Local time

7:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Sunny

W 5 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

66°F

Alfred, ME

50 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

5 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

2h 5m 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 Unity, ME covers 99.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.8 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 $15.93 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.