Scarborough, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME is 65.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m via I 295 and Route 1, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Maine, making it a convenient same-day excursion. Expect a mixed drive that combines highway speeds with more local road navigation as you approach your destination. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a short getaway when you want to reach a coastal town without a lengthy travel day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.6 miles from Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 65.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This 65.2-mile drive offers a "Mixed drive" profile, with 51% of it on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 26.2 miles on I 295, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. As you leave the interstate, the drive transitions to local roads like Mill Street and Route 1, which will likely involve slower speeds and more frequent turns. The character of the road shifts from efficient highway travel to a more town-centric experience as you get closer to Boothbay Harbor.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 26.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 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 Effort5/10
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 65.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
30.6 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
5
33.1 mi into trip|~44m in|Mill Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Enter roundabout onto ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scarborough, ME and Boothbay Harbor, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.
Bath
30.6 mi in|~39m
Coastal Route
30.6 mi in|~39m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
26.2 mi
31m
Mill Street
9.2 mi
13m
Route 1
7.2 mi
11m
Wiscasset Road
5.1 mi
8m
Boothbay Road
4.7 mi
7m
Bath Road
4 mi
7m
Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
2m
Main Street
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 26.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Boothbay Harbor, 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
26 mi·31 min·I 295
6
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Exit 28Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal RouteUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi·2 min·Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Mill Street
9.2 mi·13 min·Mill Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
10
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi·6 min·Route 1
11
Continue on US 1
4.0 mi·7 min·Bath Road
12
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
13
Continue on US 1; ME 27
1.1 mi·1 min·Route 1
14
Turn slight right onto ME 27
4.7 mi·7 min·Boothbay Road
15
Continue on ME 27
4.9 mi·8 min·Wiscasset Road
16
Enter roundabout onto ME 27
73 ft·1 sec·Wiscasset Road
17
Continue on ME 27
0.2 mi·29 sec·Wiscasset Road
18
Continue on ME 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Townsend Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto ME 27
0.4 mi·1 min·Oak Street
20
Turn left
95 ft·6 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 37m duration and 65.2-mile distance, this is easily a same-day trip with plenty of flexibility. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your time in Boothbay Harbor. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, you won't need to worry much about refueling stops, but it's always wise to top off before you leave Scarborough. Pay attention to signage when you transition off I 295 onto Mill Street and subsequently Route 1, as these local roads will guide you into the heart of Boothbay Harbor.
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 32.6 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 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 14 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 miles or 43m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boothbay Harbor, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Scarborough, ME
This is one driving day of about 65.2 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Scarborough, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 26.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Scarborough, ME
· 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boothbay Harbor, ME
The final approach into Boothbay Harbor, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Nom Cafe
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Portland, Maine
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 9.3
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.50 one way
$20.99 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.55
$23.10
premium
$4.86
$12.49
$24.97
diesel
$5.61
$14.40
$28.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.6
0
$6.85
$3.13
Efficient EV
16.3
0
$5.71
$2.61
EV Truck/SUV
26.1
0
$9.13
$4.17
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Scarborough, ME
Morning
in Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Morning
in Boothbay Harbor on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
33 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
1 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 37m 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 Boothbay Harbor, ME covers 65.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Mill Street, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 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 $10.50 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Scarborough, ME and Boothbay Harbor, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.
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.
