Spanning 149.6 miles, this journey from Milo to Scarborough is a straightforward trek across Maine that typically takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $24 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers moving between these two points. The route primarily relies on I-95 and I-295, providing a reliable connection through the Northeast. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this path offers a consistent, no-nonsense travel experience that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
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
74.8 miles from Milo, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
53.5 mi
58m
I 295
50.5 mi
58m
Dexter Road
11.9 mi
19m
Milo Road
8.6 mi
12m
Dover Road
5.2 mi
9m
Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi
6m
Main Street
3.3 mi
4m
Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 53.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milo, ME and Scarborough, ME.
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Start on Pleasant Street
253 ft·11 sec·Pleasant Street
2
Turn straight onto ME 11
3.3 mi·4 min·Main Street
3
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
8.6 mi·12 min·Milo Road
4
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
1.2 mi·1 min·Summer Street
5
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
463 ft·10 sec·North Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15
0.1 mi·14 sec·East Main Street
7
Turn right onto ME 7
0.7 mi·1 min·South Street
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Continue on ME 7
6.0 mi·10 min·Dexter Road
9
Continue on ME 7
5.2 mi·9 min·Dover Road
10
Continue on ME 7
1.0 mi·1 min·Church Street
11
Continue on ME 7
1.0 mi·1 min·Spring Street
12
Continue on ME 7
1.2 mi·1 min·Corinna Road
13
Continue on ME 7
5.9 mi·8 min·Dexter Road
14
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
1.4 mi·2 min·Newport Road
15
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
4.7 mi·6 min·Moosehead Trail
16
Enter roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
142 ft·2 sec·Ox Bow Road
17
Continue on Ox Bow Road
0.2 mi·43 sec·Ox Bow Road
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
19
Merge onto I 95
53 mi·58 min·I 95
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
51 mi·58 min·I 295
Exit 103Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, BrunswickUse the straight lane.
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Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Scarborough Connector
Exit 2Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
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Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi·2 min·Route 1
23
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi·2 min·Black Point Road
24
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft·7 sec·Highland Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple given the manageable 3-hour and 10-minute duration. Since you only need to account for one stop, aim to pace your journey to break up the longest 53.5-mile stretch on I-95, which will help keep you alert. If you prefer avoiding peak congestion, check local traffic reports before departing, as interstate travel can fluctuate depending on the time of day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early in the drive, especially before merging onto the longer highway segments, to ensure you stay within your $24 budget. Having the flexibility to complete this in one day means you can depart at a time that best suits your personal schedule.
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 74.8 miles from Milo, ME, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 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 33 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.8 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Milo, 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 Milo, ME
This is one driving day of about 149.6 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Milo, 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 53.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.3 and 145 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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13.3 mi into trip|~19m in|ME 15 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
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13.4 mi into trip|~20m in|ME 7 / South Street
Turn right onto ME 7 / South Street
Navigation decision point
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40.4 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|Ox Bow Road
Enter roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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94.5 mi into trip|~2h 3m 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...
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145 mi into trip|~3h 2m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.08 one way
$48.17 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$26.50
$53.00
premium
$4.86
$28.65
$57.30
diesel
$5.61
$33.03
$66.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.9
0
$15.71
$7.18
Efficient EV
37.4
0
$13.09
$5.98
EV Truck/SUV
59.8
0
$20.94
$9.57
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Milo, ME
Night
in Milo on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Night
in Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Patchy Fog
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
75 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
18 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 10m 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 103.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 70% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of Dexter Road and interstate travel, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 53.5 miles on I-95. The character of the road is built for speed and efficiency rather than leisurely cruising. While the interstate sections allow you to maintain a steady pace, the transition onto local roads like Dexter Road adds a bit of variety to the overall commute. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes directness over winding scenic detours.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.5 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 13.3 miles in near ME 15 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles (ME 15 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (ME 7 / South Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (Ox Bow Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
510 ft29 ft
Total Climb
346 ft
Total Descent
649 ft
Highest Point
510 ft
~21.4 mi in
Elevation Range
481 ft
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 Milo, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
94.5 mi in|~2h 3m|via I 295
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 149.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 53.5 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 13.3 miles (ME 15 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (ME 7 / South Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (Ox Bow Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Scarborough, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.
