Origin
Scarborough, ME
Late night in Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarborough, ME to South Berwick, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
South Berwick, ME
Simeon Mirkov
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Southern Maine, the 41.7-mile journey from Scarborough to South Berwick is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 59 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Black Point Road, Route 1, and Haigis Parkway rather than relying on major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to traverse the Northeast region. Because the entire route stays within the state of Maine, you can anticipate a consistent local atmosphere throughout the hour-long drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 22.5 mi | 24m |
| North Berwick Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Portland Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Elm Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Wells Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 22.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough, ME and South Berwick, 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 left onto US 1; ME 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 95
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
9
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
10
Turn left onto North Berwick Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Berwick Road
11
Continue on ME 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wells Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9; ME 4
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Elm Street
13
Continue on ME 4
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Portland Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto ME 236
194 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto Scotts Court
228 ft
·
10 sec
·
Scotts Court
16
Arrive at destination
Scotts Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Scarborough, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41.6 — 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
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
5
41.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
ME 236 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 236 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
41.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Scotts Court
Turn left onto Scotts Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.35
Maine Turnpike
(22.5 mi)
$1.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
South Berwick, ME
Late night in South Berwick on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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?
Forget about the monotonous grind of a high-speed interstate; this trip is defined by a turn-heavy, local feel. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a drive that demands your full attention as you transition between local roads. The path shifts constantly, lacking any long, straight stretches that allow for cruise control. Navigating these turns requires a hands-on approach, providing a much more intimate look at the regional landscape than a typical highway route would offer. It is a technical drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and North Berwick Road. You will hit about 11 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
5/10
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 41.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.3 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
205 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
324 ft
Total Descent
236 ft
Highest Point
205 ft
~32.8 mi in
Elevation Range
183 ft
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 Scarborough, ME to South Berwick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford along the way.
Sanford
27.4 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.35 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 1.3 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Berwick, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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