Origin
Nobleboro, ME
Late night in Nobleboro on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nobleboro, 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
1h 33m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nobleboro, ME
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Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
Nobleboro, ME to Scarborough, ME is 64 miles and takes about 1 hour 33 minutes via I 295 and Route 1, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically in Maine, making it a straightforward local journey. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect an efficient drive. Consider this an easy option when you need to cover ground within southern Maine without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32 miles from Nobleboro, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 25.1 mi | 30m |
| Route 1 | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| Leeman Highway | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 25.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nobleboro, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Center Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
3
Continue on US 1
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Route 1
4
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn straight onto US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
7
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 1
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Leeman Highway
9
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
12
Merge onto I 295
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
14
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
15
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
16
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, this is a flexible trip. Leaving any time of day should work, but consider traffic patterns if you're traveling during peak commuting hours. You won't need extensive stops for this 64-mile journey; a single break if desired is ample. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $10, suggesting limited large-scale services directly on the quickest path. A practical tip: utilize Route 1 for a slightly more local feel if you have a little extra time and want to break up the highway driving.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32 miles from Nobleboro, ME, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.1 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 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
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 Nobleboro, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nobleboro, ME
This is one driving day of about 64 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Nobleboro, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 25.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Nobleboro, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 30.8 and 59.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 1 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto US 1 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
32.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
5
34.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
$10.30 one way
$20.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.34 | $22.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
32 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 33m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 6.6
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the journey utilizing interstate conditions. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch on I 295, covering 25.1 miles. Expect sections on Route 1 and Leeman Highway as well, which may offer a slightly different pace than the interstate. The character of the road is generally efficient, allowing for steady progress. It’s a route designed for getting from point A to point B without many detours.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Route 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 miles in near US 1 / Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 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: at 30.8 miles (US 1 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.7 miles: 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.
Between Nobleboro, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Old Orchard.
Portland
32.7 mi in
|
~52m
Old Orchard
59.4 mi in
|
~1h 25m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 30.8 miles (US 1 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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