Road Trips from Scarborough, ME
Scarborough is a solid launchpad for day trips. You've got options ranging from under an hour to a solid half-day drive, with a mix of highway and surface roads. Several routes offer access to parks, including the notable Frances Perkins National Monument. If you're looking for a quick escape or a longer scenic drive with some natural stops, Scarborough can get you there.
Total Routes
16
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
10
Under 2 hours
12 total in this range
Boothbay Harbor, ME
1h 37m65.2 mi one way
This 1.6-hour drive to Boothbay Harbor is a good balance, featuring both highway and surface roads. It's one of the closer options with nearby park access, specifically the Frances Perkins National Monument, making it a convenient choice for a day trip that includes a bit of nature.
Readfield, ME
1h 25m66.7 mi one way
At 1.4 hours, this trip to Readfield is a quick option, primarily on highways. Like the Boothbay Harbor route, it offers access to the Frances Perkins National Monument, providing a straightforward drive with a park destination close by.
Rumford, ME
1h 49m82.6 mi one way
This 1.8-hour drive to Rumford is a moderate distance, characterized by mixed driving conditions. It's one of the options that doesn't include nearby parks, making it a different choice if your priority is the drive itself rather than natural attractions.
Turner, ME
1h 5m51.9 mi one way
For the shortest drive at just 1.1 hours, Turner is your pick. This route uses mixed roads and is mostly flat terrain. It's the most direct option if you want to minimize driving time and don't need park access.
Jay, ME
1h 27m71.4 mi one way
This 1.5-hour trip to Jay uses a mix of highway and surface roads. It's a mid-range distance option that doesn't feature park access, offering a straightforward drive without specific natural landmarks noted in the data.
Full-day getaway
Bucksport, ME
2h 40m128.4 mi one way
Bucksport is a longer drive at 2.7 hours, focusing on highway travel. This option stands out for its proximity to not one, but two national monuments: Frances Perkins and Acadia National Park. It’s also a mostly flat terrain drive.
Sangerville, ME
2h 44m134.4 mi one way
At 2.7 hours, Sangerville is a longer drive primarily on highways. This route offers park access to the Frances Perkins National Monument. It’s a comparable drive time to Bucksport but without the Acadia National Park option.
Unity, ME
2h 5m99.5 mi one way
This 2.1-hour drive to Unity is a longer option with a drive score of 7, focusing on highway travel. It includes access to the Frances Perkins National Monument and features mostly flat terrain, making it a reasonable choice for a longer day out.
Weekend trip
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Bucksport, ME
2h 40m128.4 mi one way
Sangerville, ME
2h 44m134.4 mi one way
Boothbay Harbor, ME
1h 37m65.2 mi one way
Readfield, ME
1h 25m66.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives can include access to Frances Perkins National Monument, with varied terrain across the routes.
Summer
Summer trips offer access to multiple parks, including Acadia and Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monuments, across mostly flat terrain.
Fall
Fall routes provide opportunities to visit Frances Perkins National Monument, with drives ranging from mostly highway to mixed surface roads.
Winter
Winter travel focuses on the driving experience, with routes like the one to Turner offering mostly flat terrain for a shorter trip.
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