Origin
Scarborough, ME
Late night in Scarborough on Wednesday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarborough, ME to Washburn, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
306.8 mi
494 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 48m
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6 AM
6h 1m
8 AM
6h 27m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 8m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 26m
8 PM
5h 54m
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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Washburn, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scarborough, ME to Washburn, ME covers 306.8 miles and takes about 6h 1m 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 $49.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
153.4 miles from Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 306.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scarborough, ME to Washburn, 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 |
| US 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 1 | 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 Washburn, 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
198 mi
·
3 hr 26 min
·
Maine Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
8
Turn left onto North Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Street
9
Continue on North Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North Road
10
Continue on US Highway 1
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
US Highway 1
11
Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 1
12
Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Road
13
Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 1
14
Continue on Military Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Military Road
15
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto Benjamin Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Benjamin Street
17
Continue on Presque Isle Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Presque Isle Road
18
Continue on Houlton Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Houlton Road
19
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Street
21
Turn right onto Parsons Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Parsons Street
22
Continue on State Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Road
23
Continue on Connector Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Connector Road
24
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn left onto Washburn Road
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
Washburn Road
26
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
27
Turn left onto Hines Street
141 ft
·
9 sec
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Hines Street
28
Turn left onto Gould Street
154 ft
·
7 sec
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Gould Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.4 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 3h 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.4 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washburn, 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 306.8 miles and 6h 1m.
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.
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 153.4 mi from Scarborough, ME · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 153.4 miles from Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Washburn, ME
The final approach into Washburn, 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 Washburn, 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
$49.39 one way
$98.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $54.34 | $108.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $58.75 | $117.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.74 | $135.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92 | 1 | $32.21 | $14.73 |
| Efficient EV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.85 | $12.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.7 | 1 | $42.95 | $19.64 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Washburn, ME
Late night in Washburn on Wednesday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brunswick, ME
153 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
14 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
6h 1m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Washburn, ME covers 306.8 miles and takes about 6h 1m 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 153.4 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 $49.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scarborough, ME to Washburn, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scarborough, ME to Washburn, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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