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Trip Overview
Traveling from Scarborough to Benton covers 87.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily navigates via Black Point Road, Route 1, and the Scarborough Connector, keeping you entirely within the Northeast region of Maine. It is a straightforward transit that avoids major interstate highways, making it a reliable option if you prefer local roads over high-speed traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
50.4 mi
58m
Maine Turnpike
29.3 mi
32m
Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
2m
Neck Road
1.7 mi
3m
Black Point Road
1.2 mi
2m
Route 1
1.1 mi
2m
Western Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Bridge Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 50.4 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Benton, ME.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
267 ft·10 sec·Highland Avenue
2
Turn right onto ME 207
1.2 mi·2 min·Black Point Road
3
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9
1.1 mi·2 min·Route 1
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Scarborough Connector
5
Merge onto I 295
50 mi·58 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95
29 mi·32 min·Maine Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 132Toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton
8
Turn right onto ME 139
0.9 mi·2 min·Western Avenue
9
Turn right onto Newhall Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Newhall Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
498 ft·15 sec·Lawrence Avenue
11
Continue on ME 11; ME 100; ME 139
0.5 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
12
Continue on ME 11; ME 100; ME 139
1.7 mi·3 min·Neck Road
13
Turn left onto ME 11; ME 100; ME 139
460 ft·12 sec·Clinton Avenue
14
Turn right onto ME 139
64 ft·1 sec·Sebasticook Bridge Road
15
Arrive at destination
ME 139
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Because the route relies on local roads rather than highway arteries, traffic patterns may vary, so check your navigation app before heading out to account for any local congestion. With no planned stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the drive in one sitting. A practical tip for this specific route is to keep your eyes on the road signs, as the reliance on local roads like Black Point Road and Route 1 involves several turns that are easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention.
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 43.9 miles from Scarborough, ME, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.4 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 53m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Scarborough, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Scarborough, ME
This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Scarborough, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 50.4 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 0.1 and 85.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|ME 207 / Black Point Road
Turn right onto ME 207 / Black Point Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip|~5m in|Scarborough Connector
Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.5 mi into trip|~7m in|I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
84.1 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 132
Toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton
6
85.5 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|Lawrence Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.13 one way
$28.27 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.55
$31.10
premium
$4.86
$16.81
$33.63
diesel
$5.61
$19.39
$38.77
Estimated Tolls: $1.76
Maine Turnpike
(29.3 mi)$1.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.22
$4.21
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.68
$3.51
EV Truck/SUV
35.1
0
$12.29
$5.62
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Scarborough, ME
Late night
in Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Benton, ME
Late night
in Benton on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Freeport, ME
44 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
12 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 46m 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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 48.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous highway cruise, this 87.8-mile path features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire duration on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. The character of the drive is defined by frequent transitions between local connectors and secondary routes. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches of road here, so be prepared for a drive that requires steady engagement with the road's layout as you transition through the Maine landscape.
92% 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: 50.4 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 207 / Black Point Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.4 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.76 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.1 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.5 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 Benton, ME before heading back.
