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Millinocket, ME
Night in Millinocket on Saturday
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9:20 PM
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Current temp
47°F
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Trip from Millinocket, ME to West 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
4h
Distance
209.1 mi
336 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
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6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millinocket, ME
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Trip Overview
This 209.1-mile drive from Millinocket, ME to West Scarborough, ME is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 4 hours to complete. Primarily utilizing I-95 and I-295, this highway-focused journey is easily manageable as a single-day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $33. The route stays within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward transit through Maine. With 95% of the drive on highways, it's a practical option when you need to cover ground without extensive detours. Plan for a single stop along the way to break up the nearly 141 miles of continuous driving on I-95.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.5 miles from Millinocket, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m 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 |
| Main Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Route 157 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Medway Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 140.9 mi, about 2h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millinocket, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 11; ME 157
1.5 mi
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3 min
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Central Street
2
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
2.8 mi
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3 min
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Route 157
3
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
3.8 mi
·
6 min
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Main Street
4
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Old Main Street
5
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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State Route 11
6
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Old Main Street
7
Continue on ME 11; ME 157
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Medway Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
141 mi
·
2 hr 29 min
·
I 95
10
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.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
12
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
4.2 mi
·
8 min
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Route 1
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, this trip works well as a single-day adventure from Millinocket to West Scarborough. To make the most of your drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the southern Maine corridor. With the longest stretch on I-95 covering 140.9 miles, plan for one main stop for fuel and a break. The fuel cost is estimated at $33, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Millinocket, as services can be more spread out on earlier sections of I-95.
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 104.5 miles from Millinocket, ME, or about 1h 59m 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 46 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.5 miles or 1h 59m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Millinocket, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Millinocket, ME
This is one driving day of about 209.1 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.5 miles from Millinocket, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 11.2 and 209 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
11.2 mi into trip
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~20m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
9
152.1 mi into trip
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~2h 50m in
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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...
7
202.6 mi into trip
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~3h 48m in
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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
6
209 mi into trip
|
~4h in
|
ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Turn left onto ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
209 mi into trip
|
~4h in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.66 one way
$67.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $37.04 | $74.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $40.04 | $80.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.17 | $92.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.96 | $10.04 |
| Efficient EV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.30 | $8.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.6 | 1 | $29.27 | $13.38 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
West Scarborough, ME
Night in West Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Fairfield, ME
105 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
2 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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 158.6
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
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...
21 mi from route
~52 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 95% of the journey taking place on high-speed interstates like I-95 and I-295. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 140.9 miles on I-95, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While the profile is highway-focused, you'll transition to Route 1 for a portion of the trip, offering a slight change in pace before rejoining the interstate system. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in near I 95.
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 4h drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 152.1 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.6 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Millinocket, ME to West Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
152.1 mi in
|
~2h 50m
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via I 295
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 209.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 152.1 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.6 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 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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