Origin
Buckfield, ME
Late night in Buckfield on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckfield, 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 15m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckfield, ME
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Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
This 58.3-mile drive from Buckfield to Scarborough, Maine, is a manageable 1-hour and 15-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate on the Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, and Washington Street, with about half the trip on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, reflecting a relatively budget-friendly excursion. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stop. It's a straightforward trip within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Maine.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 29.4 mi | 32m |
| Auburn Road | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Turner Street | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Buckfield Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Samantha Smith Way | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 29.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckfield, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Loring Hill Road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
Loring Hill Road
2
Turn right onto ME 117
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turner Street
3
Continue on ME 117
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Buckfield Road
4
Turn right onto ME 4
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Auburn Road
5
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
6
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Minot Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
17
Merge onto Scarborough Connector
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Scarborough Connector
18
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
19
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
20
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Buckfield, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.8 — 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 117 / Turner Street
Turn right onto ME 117 / Turner Street
Navigation decision point
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
22.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
31.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.39 one way
$18.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.33 | $20.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.16 | $22.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.76
Maine Turnpike
(29.4 mi)
$1.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
29 mi in
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
7 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 15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 52% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.4 miles on the Maine Turnpike, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you transition off the turnpike, the character of the drive will likely change, incorporating local roads like Auburn Road and Washington Street. This blend means you'll experience both faster highway segments and potentially more varied conditions as you approach your destination.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 117 / Turner Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 117 / Turner Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
369 ft
29 ft
Total Climb
309 ft
Total Descent
634 ft
Highest Point
369 ft
~4.2 mi in
Elevation Range
340 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.76 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 (ME 117 / Turner Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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