Origin
Scarborough, ME
Late night in Scarborough on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarborough, ME to Greenville, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
161.9 mi
261 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 18m
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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Greenville, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Greenville, ME covers 161.9 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Black Point Road, Route 1, Scarborough Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.06 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.9 miles from Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 161.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 Greenville, ME is easy. At 3h 25m 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 Greenville, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Point Road | — | — |
| Route 1 | — | — |
| Scarborough Connector | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| ME 11 | — | — |
| Ox Bow Road | — | — |
| Moosehead Trail | — | — |
| Newport Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Black Point Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Greenville, ME.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
266 ft
·
11 sec
·
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
54 mi
·
58 min
·
Maine Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
8
Keep slight left
112 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn left onto Ox Bow Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ox Bow Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Moosehead Trail
11
Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Moosehead Trail
12
Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newport Road
13
Continue on Dexter Road
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Dexter Road
14
Continue on Corinna Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Corinna Road
15
Continue on Spring Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
16
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn left onto Dam Street
292 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dam Street
18
Continue on Grove Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grove Street
19
Continue on Crockett Road
420 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crockett Road
20
Turn straight onto North Dexter Road
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
North Dexter Road
21
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bridge Street
23
Turn left onto Water Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
24
Continue on South Main Street
492 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
25
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
26
Continue on Main Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Road
27
Continue on Tenney Hill Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Tenney Hill Road
28
Continue on Greenville Road
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Greenville Road
29
Continue on Moosehead Lake Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Moosehead Lake Road
30
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
190 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pleasant Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 1h 42m 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 36 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.9 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, 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 161.9 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Scarborough, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.9 mi from Scarborough, ME · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenville, ME
The final approach into Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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
$26.06 one way
$52.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $28.68 | $57.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $31.00 | $62.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.75 | $71.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.00 | $7.77 |
| Efficient EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.17 | $6.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.67 | $10.36 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
Greenville, ME
Late night in Greenville on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
81 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
15 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
3h 25m 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 Greenville, ME covers 161.9 miles and takes about 3h 25m 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 80.9 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 $26.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Greenville, ME is easy. At 3h 25m 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 Greenville, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scarborough, ME to Greenville, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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