Origin
Bridgton, ME
Late night in Bridgton on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgton, 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
1h 6m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 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
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgton, ME
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Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
This 45.4-mile drive from Bridgton to Scarborough, Maine, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it sticks primarily to local roads, with only about 9% on highways. You can expect a fuel cost of around $7 for this journey. The route takes you through Maine's Northeast region, offering a practical and manageable drive. With no specific stops recommended, the flexibility of this shorter route allows you to set your own pace and enjoy the journey without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 24.7 mi | 35m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Forest Avenue | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| I 295 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 24.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgton, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on US 302
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 302
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
3
Continue on US 302
20 mi
·
30 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto US 302
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
5
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
6
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
7
Continue on US 302
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
9
Merge onto I 295; US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295; US 1
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 22.7 miles from Bridgton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 302 / Portland Road
Turn right onto US 302 / Portland Road
Navigation decision point
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail toward US 302: Portland
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 302: Portland
5
37.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 295; US 1
Merge onto I 295; US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
40.8 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.31 one way
$14.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
NE 0 to 5 mph
2% 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 45.4-mile trip. While 9% of the route utilizes highway, the bulk of your time will be spent navigating local roads, including Roosevelt Trail, Portland Road, and Forest Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.7 miles on Roosevelt Trail. This driving profile suggests a need for attention as you'll be making frequent turns and potentially encountering varied traffic conditions typical of local thoroughfares, rather than a continuous highway experience.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on Roosevelt Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 302 / Portland Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 302 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 37.8 miles (I 295; US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bridgton, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Old Orchard along the way.
Old Orchard
40.8 mi in
|
~58m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on Roosevelt Trail. 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: at 0.6 miles (US 302 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 37.8 miles (I 295; US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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