Origin
Wells, ME
Morning in Wells on Monday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Wells, ME to Scarborough, ME
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
21 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wells, ME
Cliff Booth
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Wells, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 29.2 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Sanford Road, Haigis Parkway 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 $4.67 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.6 miles from Wells, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 29.2 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Sanford Road. 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 Sanford Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.2 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 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.6 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
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Scarborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
4
26.6 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
28 mi into trip
|
~36m 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 |
| Sanford Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Post Road | <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, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on US 1
95 ft
·
9 sec
·
Post Road
2
Turn left onto ME 109; ME 9
1.6 mi
·
3 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
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 14.6 miles from Wells, ME, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.3 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 29.2 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.6 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
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 Wells, 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 Wells, ME
This is one driving day of about 29.2 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wells, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 22.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.6 mi from Wells, ME · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.6 miles from Wells, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Scarborough, 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
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.12 | $10.25 |
| premium | $4.83 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Fairfield Inn - Tesla Supercharger
Scarborough, ME
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wells Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Wells, ME
Tesla
8 DCFC
Kennebunk Service Plaza Northbound - Tesla Supercharger
Kennebunk, ME
Tesla
8 DCFC
Kennebunk Service Plaza Southbound - Tesla Supercharger
Kennebunk, ME
Tesla
8 DCFC
Saco, ME - Tesla Supercharger
Saco, ME
Tesla
8 DCFC
Arundel Ford
Arundel, ME
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Walmart 1788 (Scarborough, ME)
Scarborough, ME
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Market Basket Biddeford #75
Biddeford, ME
eVgo Network
2 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 11
Tesla: 5
Non-Networked: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
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
Morning in Scarborough on Monday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Lawrence, MA
15 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.
Road read
39m 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, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 29.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Sanford Road, Haigis Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Wells, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.67 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 29.2 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 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Wells, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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