Origin
Buxton, ME
Late night in Buxton on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buxton, 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
25m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buxton, ME
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Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from inland Buxton to the coast of Scarborough, this 13.2-mile journey is a straightforward commute. Clocking in at approximately 25 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. Budgeting is simple, as you will likely spend just $2 on fuel for the entire trip. You will navigate through the Northeast region entirely within Maine, moving from a rural setting toward the coast. This drive is best viewed as a practical connector rather than a vacation destination in itself. Since the trip is so brief, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gorham Road | 5.4 mi | 11m |
| County Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Long Plains Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gorham Road
— 5.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buxton, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Long Plains Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Long Plains Road
2
Turn left onto ME 22
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road
3
Turn right onto ME 114
5.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Gorham Road
4
Continue on ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
5
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
ME 22 / County Road
Turn left onto ME 22 / County Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
ME 114 / Gorham Road
Turn right onto ME 114 / Gorham Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
10 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
25m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend zero percent of your time on highways, relying instead on a series of local roads including Gorham Road, County Road, and Long Plains Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.4-mile segment on Gorham Road. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, you should prepare for constant maneuvering rather than long, monotonous highway miles. This creates a tactile, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you shift between different local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Gorham Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near ME 22 / County Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Buxton, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (ME 22 / County Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (ME 114 / Gorham Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
201 ft
29 ft
Total Climb
66 ft
Total Descent
225 ft
Highest Point
201 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
172 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Gorham Road. 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 2.3 miles (ME 22 / County Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (ME 114 / Gorham Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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