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Trip from Sidney, ME to Scarborough, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

71.8 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sidney, ME, ME

Sidney, ME

DeeP Singh

Downtown Scarborough, ME, ME

Scarborough, ME

David Roberts

Trip Overview

The drive from Sidney, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, I 95, West River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.56 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

35.9 miles from Sidney, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 71.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.5 miles on I 295.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 50.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and I 95. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near ME 3 / Augusta Bypass.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 71.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 5.3 miles (ME 3 / Augusta Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (ME 3 / Augusta Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | ME 3 / Augusta Bypass

Turn right onto ME 3 / Augusta Bypass

Navigation decision point

4
6 mi into trip | ~10m in | ME 3 / Augusta Bypass

Enter roundabout onto ME 3 / Augusta Bypass

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
6.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

9
16.7 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 295

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 103 Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
7
67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | Scarborough Connector

Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector toward Scarborough, Old Orchard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 2 Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Sidney, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Brunswick and Old Orchard.

Brunswick

16.7 mi in | ~22m | via I 295

Old Orchard

67.2 mi in | ~1h 21m | via Scarborough Connector

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 50.5 mi 58m
I 95 9.9 mi 10m
West River Road 5.3 mi 9m
Scarborough Connector 2.1 mi 2m
Black Point Road 1.2 mi 2m
Route 1 1.2 mi 2m
Augusta Bypass 1.1 mi 1m
Thayer Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 50.5 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sidney, ME and Scarborough, ME.

1

Start on Thayer Road

294 ft · 14 sec · Thayer Road
2

Turn right onto ME 104

5.3 mi · 9 min · West River Road
3

Turn right onto ME 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · Augusta Bypass
4

Enter roundabout onto ME 3

100 ft · 1 sec · Augusta Bypass
5

Continue on ME 3

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Augusta Bypass
6

Enter roundabout

2 ft · 0 sec
7

Continue

0.4 mi · 50 sec
8

Merge onto I 95

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 95
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

51 mi · 58 min · I 295
Exit 103 Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector
Exit 2 Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
11

Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9

1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
12

Turn left onto ME 207

1.2 mi · 2 min · Black Point Road
13

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

267 ft · 7 sec · Highland Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Highland Avenue

Trip Plan

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 35.9 miles from Sidney, ME, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 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 16 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.9 miles or 45m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sidney, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sidney, ME

This is one driving day of about 71.8 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Sidney, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 50.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.9 mi from Sidney, ME · 45m into the drive

Downtown Yarmouth, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yarmouth, ME

36 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.

Popular next leg

Yarmouth, ME to Scarborough, ME

18.9 mi · 27m

Pacing Suggestions

Gardiner, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yarmouth, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Sidney, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Scarborough, ME

The final approach into Scarborough, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 24.8
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.56 one way

$23.12 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.72 $25.44
premium $4.86 $13.75 $27.50
diesel $5.61 $15.85 $31.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.5 0 $7.54 $3.45
Efficient EV 18 0 $6.28 $2.87
EV Truck/SUV 28.7 0 $10.05 $4.60

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sidney, ME

Evening in Sidney on Thursday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scarborough, ME

Evening in Scarborough on Thursday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Yarmouth, ME

36 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

12 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 30m 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 Sidney, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, I 95, West River Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 miles from Sidney, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.56 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 71.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 5.3 miles (ME 3 / Augusta Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (ME 3 / Augusta Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Sidney, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Brunswick and Old Orchard.

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