Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newfield, ME
Joeyy B
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
The drive from Newfield, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 34.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cape Road, Gorham Road, Doles Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Cape Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Gorham Road | 5.4 mi | 11m |
| Doles Ridge Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| County Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Elm Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Portland Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Bar Mills Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newfield, ME and Scarborough, ME.
Start on ME 11
Continue on ME 11
At end of road, turn left onto ME 5; ME 11
Turn right onto ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Turn right onto Doles Ridge Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 117
Continue on ME 117
Turn left onto ME 4A
Continue on ME 4A
Continue on Portland Road
Continue on ME 22
Turn right onto ME 114
Continue on ME 207
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Newfield, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto ME 5; ME 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 11 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Doles Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto ME 117 / Edgecomb Bridge
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $6.41 | $12.83 |
| premium | $5.07 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Newfield on Sunday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Rain
Destination
Late night in Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain
54°F
Standish, ME
17 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
34.7 mi in 1h 2m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near ME 5; ME 11 / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (ME 5; ME 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (ME 11 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Doles Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
84 ft
Total Descent
454 ft
Highest Point
424 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
395 ft
Founded 1794
Top landmarks
Founded 1635
Scarborough is a town in Maine.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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.
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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