Origin
Randolph, ME
Late night in Randolph on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Randolph, 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 12m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Randolph, ME
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Trip Overview
Randolph, ME to Scarborough, ME is 57.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via I 295 and Brunswick Avenue, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Northeast region trip stays within Maine, offering a straightforward drive. With 84% of the journey on the highway, expect a relatively quick transit. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without a significant time commitment. It's a practical choice for a day trip or a segment of a larger Maine adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 46.8 mi | 54m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 46.8 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randolph, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 27; ME 126
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on US 201
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Brunswick Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
5
Merge onto I 295
47 mi
·
54 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
7
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
8
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
9
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Randolph, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 57.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
4
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.21 one way
$18.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.95 | $21.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Late night in Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
53°F
Yarmouth, ME
29 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
15 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 12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the 57.2 miles on high-speed roads like I 295. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 46.8 miles on I 295, meaning sustained cruising. The route begins with highway travel, transitioning to roads like Brunswick Avenue and the Scarborough Connector as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent driving pace for most of the journey, with minimal slowdowns until the final approach into Scarborough. It's primarily about covering ground efficiently.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Brunswick Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m 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 0.2 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Randolph, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Old Orchard along the way.
Old Orchard
52.6 mi in
|
~1h 3m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.8 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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