Origin
Scarborough, ME
Morning in Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarborough, ME to Cumberland Center, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Cumberland Center, ME
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Scarborough, ME to Cumberland Center, ME is 18.7 miles and takes about 30m via I 295 and Longwoods Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion. You'll primarily be on major roads, making it a predictable and easy journey. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Longwoods Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Middle Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bucknam Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and Cumberland Center, 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
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
I 295
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 10
Toward Falmouth, Cumberland
7
Keep slight right at fork
180 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn straight onto Bucknam Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Bucknam Road
9
Turn right onto ME 9
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Middle Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on ME 9
357 ft
·
11 sec
·
Longwoods Road
11
Enter roundabout onto ME 9
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
Longwoods Road
12
Continue on ME 9
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Longwoods Road
13
Continue on ME 9
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Blanchard Road
93 ft
·
4 sec
·
Blanchard Road
15
Arrive at destination
Blanchard Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.2 — 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
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Falmouth, Cumberland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward Falmouth, Cumberland
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
ME 9 / Middle Road
Turn right onto ME 9 / Middle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
ME 9 / Longwoods Road
Enter roundabout onto ME 9 / Longwoods Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cumberland Center, ME
Morning in Cumberland Center on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 53% of the route on highways. You'll experience an 8.7-mile stretch on I 295, offering a chance for consistent speed. The remainder of the journey incorporates local roads like Longwoods Road and the Scarborough Connector, introducing more varied driving conditions. Expect a blend of faster highway travel and more typical suburban road segments. The transition between these two types of driving is smooth, making for an uncomplicated experience behind the wheel.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 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 Effort
6/10
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 18.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Scarborough, ME and Cumberland Center, ME, road signs point toward Falmouth and Cumberland.
Falmouth
13.1 mi in
|
~19m
Cumberland
13.1 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 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 Cumberland Center, 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 0.1 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cumberland Center, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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