Origin
Arundel, ME
Late night in Arundel on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Arundel, 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
23.2 mi
37 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 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arundel, ME
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Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in Maine, the 23.2-mile journey from Arundel to Scarborough is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 36 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, allowing you to easily complete the drive in under an hour. With fuel costs estimated at around $4, it remains a budget-friendly way to navigate the Northeast corridor. You will transition between the Maine Turnpike, Log Cabin Road, and Portland Road to reach your destination. Since both towns reside within the same region, you can expect a consistent atmosphere throughout your time on the road. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Log Cabin Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Portland Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Precourt Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arundel, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Log Cabin Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Log Cabin Road
2
Turn right onto US 1
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
3
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
4
Turn left onto Precourt Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Precourt Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
57 sec
·
this road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
7
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
9
Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 1; ME 9
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 1
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
12
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Precourt Street
Turn left onto Precourt Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8 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
18.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Scarborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
21.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
ME 207 / Black Point Road
Turn right onto ME 207 / Black Point Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
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
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph
0% 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.
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 that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation. You will spend 57% of your travel time on the highway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 10.3 miles on the Maine Turnpike. This section allows for steady cruising before you transition onto the more localized Portland Road and Log Cabin Road. The character of the drive shifts noticeably as you move from the higher speeds of the Turnpike into the more standard pace of the secondary roads. This combination keeps the drive engaging, as you navigate the varying road types that make up this 36-minute transit.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near Precourt 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 23.2 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 7 miles (Precourt Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Arundel, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
8 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.2 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 (57%). 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: at 7 miles (Precourt Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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