Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
84.1 mi
135 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Chesterville, ME covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Federal Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.54 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.
Midpoint
42 miles from Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 84.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Chesterville, ME covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto ME 207 / Black Point Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
Merge onto ME 4 / Center Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17 / Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 29.3 mi | 32m |
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Federal Road | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Franklin Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Dutch Gap Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Chesterville, ME.
Start on Highland Avenue
Turn right onto ME 207
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9
Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector
Take the exit
Merge onto Samantha Smith Way
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on ME 4
Merge onto ME 4
Continue on ME 4
Continue on ME 4
Continue on ME 4
Continue on ME 4
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17
Turn left onto Church Street
Continue on ME 133
Continue on Franklin Road
Turn right onto ME 156
Continue on ME 156
Continue on ME 156
Continue on ME 156
Continue on ME 156
Turn right onto Zions Hill Road
Turn left onto Valley Road
Continue on Dutch Gap Road
At end of road, turn right onto Zions Hill Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesterville, ME than in the middle of the route.
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 84.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42 mi from Scarborough, ME · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Chesterville, 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.
Regular Gas
$13.54 one way
$27.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.90 | $29.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.10 | $32.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Scarborough on Thursday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Night in Chesterville on Thursday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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