Origin
Alfred, ME
Late night in Alfred on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alfred, ME to Scarborough, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alfred, ME
Yaroslav Shuraev
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Alfred to Scarborough, you are looking at a straightforward 26.7-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes. This trip is perfect as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical trip within the Northeast region. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Whether you are heading toward the coast for business or leisure, the route is simple enough to navigate without much stress. It is an efficient way to connect these two Maine locations without requiring extensive travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Route 1 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Alfred Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kennebunk Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alfred, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
246 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn right onto Saco Road
330 ft
·
14 sec
·
Saco Road
4
Turn slight right onto Kennebunk Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Kennebunk Road
5
Turn left onto ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Biddeford Road
6
Continue on ME 111
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
7
Continue on ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
10
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
12
Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 1; ME 9
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 1
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
15
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Oak Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Saco Road
Turn right onto Saco Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
5
22 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Scarborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
Maine Turnpike
(10.3 mi)
$0.62
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Light Rain
S 10 to 15 mph
85% chance
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
3 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
36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from local roads onto the interstate. You will navigate Alfred Road and Haigis Parkway before spending about 49% of your total travel time on the Maine Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Turnpike, where you will cover 10.3 miles of highway. This shift from local surface streets to the faster pace of the turnpike defines the rhythm of the drive. While the roads change in character, the limited duration ensures you aren't stuck behind the wheel for long, keeping the experience manageable and predictable from start to finish.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; ME 4 / Oak Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 26.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 202; ME 4 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Saco Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
320 ft
29 ft
Total Climb
216 ft
Total Descent
452 ft
Highest Point
320 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
292 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Alfred, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
11.5 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.62 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Scarborough, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 202; ME 4 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Saco Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scarborough, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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