Origin
South Portland, ME
Morning in South Portland on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from South Portland, 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
15m
Distance
7.8 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Portland, ME
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Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
South Portland, ME to Scarborough, ME is 7.8 miles and takes about 15m via Broadway and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maine, making it a convenient local trip. The drive is characterized by frequent turns on local roads, so don't expect a high-speed transit. It's a straightforward journey that's easy to fit into any schedule, whether you're heading out for the day or just need to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Route 1 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— 2.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Pine Street
60 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
3
Turn left onto Broadway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
4
Turn slight left onto US 1
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 1; ME 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 1
6
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
7
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadway
Turn sharp left onto Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 1 / Main Street
Turn slight left onto US 1 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
ME 207 / Black Point Road
Turn left onto ME 207 / Black Point Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Scarborough, ME
Morning in Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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.
Road read
15m 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 is a turn-heavy local experience, with only 22% of the route on highways. You'll navigate familiar streets like Broadway and Main Street, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 2.9 miles on Broadway. Expect to be making frequent adjustments as you move through neighborhoods and commercial areas. The road's personality is that of a typical town drive, requiring constant attention to navigation and local traffic patterns rather than sustained high speeds.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Broadway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
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 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.9 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Broadway. 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: near the start (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.9 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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