Origin
Lisbon, ME
Late night in Lisbon on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lisbon, 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
55m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lisbon, ME
Bob Jenkin
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
Lisbon to Scarborough is 45.7 miles and takes about 55 minutes via the Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maine. Expect a drive that's primarily on major highways, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider this route if you need a quick and uncomplicated connection between these two Maine locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 34.4 mi | 38m |
| Lisbon Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Samantha Smith Way | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Scarborough Connector | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Route 1 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Alfred A Plourde Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 34.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Village Street
41 ft
·
4 sec
·
Village Street
2
Turn left onto ME 196
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lisbon Street
3
Turn slight right onto Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Pleasant Street
4
Turn left onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
5
Continue on Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Maine Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
12
Merge onto Scarborough Connector
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Scarborough Connector
13
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
14
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
15
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
16
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 22.8 miles from Lisbon, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 45.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
Turn left onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
40.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
4
40.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Samantha Smith Way
Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
Navigation decision point
4
45.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.36 one way
$14.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.06
Maine Turnpike
(34.4 mi)
$2.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 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 | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
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
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Gray, ME
23 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
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
55m 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?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 78% of the journey taking place on major roadways like the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 34.4 miles on the Maine Turnpike. While much of the drive is on these faster roads, you'll also navigate local streets like Lisbon Street and Samantha Smith Way as you enter and exit your destinations. The profile suggests a predominantly highway-focused experience, meaning less time on winding backroads and more time covering ground efficiently.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Lisbon Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near Alfred A Plourde Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 45.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 5.1 miles (Alfred A Plourde Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.06 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: at 5.1 miles (Alfred A Plourde Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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