Origin
Wells Beach Station, ME
Afternoon in Wells Beach Station on Thursday
Local time
12:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wells Beach Station, ME to Scarborough, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wells Beach Station, ME
Sophia Nel
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 28.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Haigis Parkway, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 28.7 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Haigis Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.3 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Haigis Parkway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
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 28.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
24.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Scarborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
27.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
ME 207 / Black Point Road
Turn right onto ME 207 / Black Point Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 22.3 mi | 23m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sanford Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Depot Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 22.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells Beach Station, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Depot Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Depot Road
2
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sanford Road
3
Take the ramp
271 ft
·
6 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 95
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
7
Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 1; ME 9
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 1
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
10
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.62 one way
$9.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.34
Maine Turnpike
(22.3 mi)
$1.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Scarborough, ME
Afternoon in Scarborough on Thursday
Local time
12:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
38m 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 Wells Beach Station, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 28.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Haigis Parkway, Route 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Wells Beach Station, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.62 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 28.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Wells Beach Station, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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