The drive from Union, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Rockland Road, Augusta Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.8 miles on I 295.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.73 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
42.6 miles from Union, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 85.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Union, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 46.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near ME 17; ME 131 / Heald Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (ME 17; ME 131 / Heald Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (ME 226 / Togus Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|ME 17; ME 131 / Heald Highway
At end of road, turn left onto ME 17; ME 131 / Heald Highway
Navigation decision point
4
22.6 mi into trip|~33m in|ME 226 / Togus Road
Turn left onto ME 226 / Togus Road
Navigation decision point
5
28.3 mi into trip|~43m in|ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
34 mi into trip|~52m in|I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
80.7 mi into trip|~1h 46m 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.
On the drive from Union, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Old Orchard along the way.
Old Orchard
80.7 mi in|~1h 46m|via Scarborough Connector
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
46.8 mi
54m
Rockland Road
8.4 mi
11m
Augusta Road
5 mi
7m
Brunswick Avenue
4.8 mi
7m
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi
6m
Togus Road
3.7 mi
6m
Heald Highway
3.3 mi
4m
Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 46.8 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Common Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Common Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto ME 17; ME 131
3.3 mi·4 min·Heald Highway
3
Continue on ME 17
2.2 mi·3 min·Rockland Road
4
Continue on ME 17
3.5 mi·4 min·Augusta Road
5
Continue on ME 17
6.2 mi·8 min·Rockland Road
6
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
4.1 mi·6 min·Augusta-Rockland Road
7
Continue on ME 17
0.9 mi·1 min·Augusta Road
8
Continue on ME 17
1.1 mi·1 min·Eastern Avenue
9
Continue on ME 17
0.6 mi·59 sec·Augusta Road
10
Turn left onto ME 226
3.7 mi·6 min·Togus Road
11
Continue on ME 226
1.7 mi·3 min·Windsor Street
12
Turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
0.2 mi·35 sec·Water Street
13
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126
0.5 mi·48 sec·Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on US 201
4.8 mi·7 min·Brunswick Avenue
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
16
Merge onto I 295
47 mi·54 min·I 295
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Scarborough Connector
Exit 2Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
18
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi·2 min·Route 1
19
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi·2 min·Black Point Road
20
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft·7 sec·Highland Avenue
21
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 42.6 miles from Union, ME, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 1h 2m 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 37m
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 Union, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Union, ME
This is one driving day of about 85.3 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Union, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 46.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.6 mi from Union, ME
· 1h 2m into the drive
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 38.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.73 one way
$27.46 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.11
$30.22
premium
$4.86
$16.33
$32.67
diesel
$5.61
$18.83
$37.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.6
0
$8.96
$4.09
Efficient EV
21.3
0
$7.46
$3.41
EV Truck/SUV
34.1
0
$11.94
$5.46
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Union, ME
Morning
in Union on Saturday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Morning
in Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
43 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
6 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 54m 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 Union, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Rockland Road, Augusta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.6 miles from Union, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.73 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 is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (ME 17; ME 131 / Heald Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (ME 226 / Togus Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Union, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Old Orchard along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
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.
