Trip from East Millinocket, ME to West Scarborough, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 47m

Distance

201.2 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 35m ★

6 AM

3h 48m

8 AM

4h 13m

10 AM

3h 56m

12 PM

3h 54m

3 PM

3h 58m

5 PM

4h 12m

8 PM

3h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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East Millinocket, ME

James Mirakian

census-designated place in Maine, United States

West Scarborough, ME

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Trip Overview

This 202.4-mile journey from East Millinocket, Maine, to West Scarborough, Maine, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 8 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, including Maple Street and Old Main Street, with a segment on State Route 11, as this route has no highway travel. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $32, and with only one recommended stop, it's a relatively straightforward trip. This drive offers a direct connection between two points within the Northeast region, making it a convenient option for getting from point A to point B.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

100.6 miles from East Millinocket, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	140.9 mi	2h 29m
I 295	50.5 mi	58m
Route 1	4.2 mi	8m
Medway Road	2.2 mi	4m
Scarborough Connector	2.1 mi	2m
Old Main Street	0.5 mi	1m
State Route 11	0.3 mi	<1m
Maple Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 140.9 mi, about 2h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Millinocket, ME and West Scarborough, ME.

Start on Church Street

213 ft · 11 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto Maple Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Maple Street

Turn left onto ME 11; ME 157

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Old Main Street

Continue on ME 11; ME 157

0.3 mi · 34 sec · State Route 11

Continue on ME 11; ME 157

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Old Main Street

Continue on ME 11; ME 157

2.2 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 95

141 mi · 2 hr 29 min · I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

51 mi · 58 min · I 295

Exit 103 Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector

Exit 2 Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard

Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9

4.2 mi · 8 min · Route 1

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto ME 9

192 ft · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right

203 ft · 14 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour duration and 202.4-mile length, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. Consider leaving early in the morning to enjoy the drive with less traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of about $32, planning is minimal. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage on Maple Street and Old Main Street as you depart East Millinocket, as these local roads can be winding and require precise navigation.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 100.6 miles from East Millinocket, ME, or about 1h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.9 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 44 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 100.6 miles or 1h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving East Millinocket, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Millinocket, ME

This is one driving day of about 201.2 miles and 3h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from East Millinocket, ME.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 140.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Augusta, ME

101 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

Bangor, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairfield, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from East Millinocket, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Angler's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport, Maine

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 86.2

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12073683374

Visit website

Ming Lee Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waterville, Maine

2 mi

Grandbelly's Country Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Medway, Maine

1.9 mi

Angler's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 86.2

Newport, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12073683374

Visit website

Ming Lee Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.9

Waterville, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12078732828

Visit website

Grandbelly's Country Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Medway, Maine

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12077466009

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 57.5

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12079426209

Visit website

Woodman's Bar & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 57.5

Orono, Maine

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12078664040

Visit website

Miguel's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.5

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12079423002

Visit website

Applebee's Grill + Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 57.5

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+12079905945

Visit website

Eagles Nest Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 57.5

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+12079897635

Visit website

Orono Bog Boardwalk

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 57.5

Bangor, Maine

+12079490472

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 186.8

Portland, Maine

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+12078070009

Visit website

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 201.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Maple Street

Turn right onto Maple Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 11; ME 157 / Old Main Street

Turn left onto ME 11; ME 157 / Old Main Street

Navigation decision point

144.2 mi into trip | ~2h 36m 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...

194.7 mi into trip | ~3h 35m 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

201.1 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in | ME 9 / Pine Point Road

Turn left onto ME 9 / Pine Point Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.39 one way

$64.78 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$35.64	$71.28
premium	$4.86	$38.53	$77.06
diesel	$5.61	$44.42	$88.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.4	0	$21.13	$9.66
Efficient EV	50.3	0	$17.60	$8.05
EV Truck/SUV	80.5	1	$28.17	$12.88

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 18, 2026

Origin

East Millinocket, ME

Night in East Millinocket on Saturday

Local time

9:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Scarborough, ME

Night in West Scarborough on Saturday

Local time

9:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 10 mph 7% chance Live forecast

50°F

Augusta, ME

101 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

21 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

3h 47m 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.

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 152.6

Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information

View on nps.gov

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

National Monument

Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have a...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire trip, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be engaging with the road constantly, rather than settling into a high-speed cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and potentially varying speed limits. You'll be driving through communities and varied terrain, so keep your attention focused on the road ahead and your navigation.

97% 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: 140.9 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. 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 Maple Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 201.2 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: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (ME 11; ME 157 / Old Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 144.2 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 East Millinocket, ME to West Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.

Brunswick

144.2 mi in | ~2h 36m | via I 295

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 201.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 140.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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.

Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument and Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at West Scarborough, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from East Millinocket, ME to West Scarborough, ME

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Angler's Restaurant

Angler's Restaurant

Ming Lee Chinese Restaurant

Grandbelly's Country Cafe

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Woodman's Bar & Grill

Miguel's Mexican Restaurant

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Eagles Nest Restaurant

Orono Bog Boardwalk

Portland Observatory

Fuller Farm

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

The Escape Room

Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

Old Port Historic Tours

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

East Millinocket, ME

West Scarborough, ME

Same local time

21 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 47m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Frances Perkins National Monument

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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