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Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Benton to Scarborough, expect a straightforward 87.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on I-95 and I-295 to move you through the heart of Maine. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. Since both towns are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed over scenic detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Benton, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
50.5 mi
58m
I 95
29.1 mi
31m
Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
2m
Neck Road
1.7 mi
3m
Black Point Road
1.2 mi
2m
Route 1
1.2 mi
2m
Western Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Bridge Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 50.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 139
64 ft·6 sec·Sebasticook Bridge Road
2
Turn left onto ME 11; ME 100; ME 139
299 ft·7 sec·Clinton Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto ME 11; ME 100; ME 139
1.7 mi·3 min·Neck Road
4
Continue on ME 11; ME 100; ME 139
0.4 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
5
Turn right onto US 201; ME 139
0.2 mi·44 sec·Main Street
6
Turn left onto ME 139
1.1 mi·2 min·Western Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
8
Merge onto I 95
29 mi·31 min·I 95
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
51 mi·58 min·I 295
Exit 103Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, BrunswickUse the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Scarborough Connector
Exit 2Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
11
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi·2 min·Route 1
12
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi·2 min·Black Point Road
13
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft·7 sec·Highland Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this is a manageable drive under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak traffic. Since the route is entirely highway-based, you will likely find that you do not need any formal stops to complete the 87.9-mile trek. Keep in mind that your $14 fuel budget is based on current estimates, so it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before you hit the highway. A helpful tip for this specific route is to pay close attention to the transition onto the Scarborough Connector, as this is the final leg of your journey before exiting the interstate system. Since there are no required stops, you can easily adapt your pace to fit your personal travel needs.
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 43.9 miles from Benton, ME, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 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 Benton, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Benton, ME
This is one driving day of about 87.9 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Benton, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 50.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 87.8 — 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|ME 11; ME 100; ME 139 / Clinton Avenue
Turn left onto ME 11; ME 100; ME 139 / Clinton Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip|~5m in|ME 139 / Western Avenue
Turn left onto ME 139 / Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
9
32.8 mi into trip|~40m in|I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
7
83.3 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|Scarborough Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
4
87.8 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.15 one way
$28.30 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.57
$31.14
premium
$4.86
$16.83
$33.67
diesel
$5.61
$19.41
$38.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Augusta Comfort Inn Civic Center - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.4
0
$9.23
$4.22
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.69
$3.52
EV Truck/SUV
35.2
0
$12.31
$5.63
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Benton, ME
Night
in Benton on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Night
in Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Freeport, ME
44 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.
Temperature spread
12 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
1h 47m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 39.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of your time spent on major interstates like I-95, I-295, and the Scarborough Connector. You will find the experience to be a consistent interstate cruise rather than a winding backroad adventure. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-295, where you will navigate 50.5 miles of highway driving. Expect a steady, fast-paced rhythm as you transition between these major arteries. While the route is efficient, be prepared for the typical demands of interstate travel where the primary focus is maintaining a steady speed toward your destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.5 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and I 95. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 11; ME 100; ME 139 / Clinton Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 87.9 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: near the start (ME 11; ME 100; ME 139 / Clinton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (ME 139 / Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
249 ft22 ft
Total Climb
226 ft
Total Descent
299 ft
Highest Point
249 ft
~18.8 mi in
Elevation Range
227 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Benton, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Brunswick and Old Orchard.
Brunswick
32.8 mi in|~40m|via I 295
Old Orchard
83.3 mi in|~1h 39m|via Scarborough Connector
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 87.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.5 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (ME 11; ME 100; ME 139 / Clinton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (ME 139 / Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scarborough, ME before heading back.
