Origin
York Beach, ME
Afternoon in York Beach on Thursday
Local time
12:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York Beach, ME to Scarborough, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York Beach, ME
Sarah O'Shea
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from York Beach, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 43.7 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Avenue, Railroad Avenue, Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 43.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from York Beach, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from York Beach, ME to Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Avenue | — | — |
| Railroad Avenue | — | — |
| Ridge Road | — | — |
| Short Sands Road | — | — |
| Route 1 | — | — |
| Spur Road | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| Scarborough | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ocean Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York Beach, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Long Beach Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Long Beach Avenue
2
Continue on Ocean Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Ocean Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Turn right onto Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ridge Road
5
Turn right onto Short Sands Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Short Sands Road
6
Turn left onto US Route 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 1
7
Turn right onto Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Spur Road
8
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward Scarborough
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scarborough
11
Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
12
Turn left onto Route 1
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 1
13
Turn right onto Black Point Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
14
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Highland Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from York Beach, ME · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from York Beach, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scarborough, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Scarborough, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Afternoon in Scarborough on Thursday
Local time
12:02 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
5 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
56m 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 York Beach, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 43.7 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Avenue, Railroad Avenue, Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from York Beach, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.04 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.
The drive from York Beach, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from York Beach, ME to Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from York Beach, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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