Origin
Scarborough, ME
Late night in Scarborough on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarborough, ME to Benton, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
87.8 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
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6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarborough, ME
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Benton, ME
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Scarborough to Benton covers 87.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily navigates via Black Point Road, Route 1, and the Scarborough Connector, keeping you entirely within the Northeast region of Maine. It is a straightforward transit that avoids major interstate highways, making it a reliable option if you prefer local roads over high-speed traffic.
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
43.9 miles from Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous highway cruise, this 87.8-mile path features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire duration on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. The character of the drive is defined by frequent transitions between local connectors and secondary routes. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches of road here, so be prepared for a drive that requires steady engagement with the road's layout as you transition through the Maine landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 Benton, ME is easy. At 1h 46m 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 Benton, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Scarborough Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maine Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| ME 139 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newhall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lawrence Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Black Point Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Benton, ME.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
266 ft
·
11 sec
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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
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
5
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
58 min
6
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Maine Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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ME 139: Fairfield, Benton
8
Turn right onto Western Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
9
Turn right onto Newhall Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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Newhall Street
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
499 ft
·
16 sec
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Lawrence Avenue
11
Continue on Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Bridge Street
12
Continue on Neck Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Neck Road
13
Turn left onto Clinton Avenue
459 ft
·
12 sec
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Clinton Avenue
14
Turn right onto Sebasticook Bridge Road
66 ft
·
2 sec
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Sebasticook Bridge Road
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Because the route relies on local roads rather than highway arteries, traffic patterns may vary, so check your navigation app before heading out to account for any local congestion. With no planned stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the drive in one sitting. A practical tip for this specific route is to keep your eyes on the road signs, as the reliance on local roads like Black Point Road and Route 1 involves several turns that are easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention.
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 43.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 53m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 53m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, 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 87.8 miles and 1h 46m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.9 mi from Scarborough, ME · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benton, ME
The final approach into Benton, 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 Benton, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.13 one way
$28.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.22 | $4.21 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.29 | $5.62 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Benton, ME
Late night in Benton on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
16 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 46m 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 Benton, ME covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m 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 43.9 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 $14.13 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 Benton, ME is easy. At 1h 46m 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 Benton, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scarborough, ME to Benton, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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