Stonington to West Scarborough is 167.7 miles and takes about 3h 50m via Route 1 and I 295, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. While it includes some time on I 295, much of the route favors surface roads, offering a more connected-to-the-landscape experience. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a single-day transit with a modest fuel cost.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.9 miles from Stonington, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
50.5 mi
58m
Route 1
19.4 mi
27m
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi
21m
North Belfast Avenue
9.1 mi
13m
Acadia Highway
7.3 mi
8m
Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi
6m
North Penobscot Road
5 mi
8m
Augusta Road
4.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 50.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stonington, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
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Start on Church Street
113 ft·7 sec·Church Street
2
Turn right onto School Street
335 ft·15 sec·School Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·Main Street
4
Continue on ME 15
0.1 mi·11 sec·Thurlows Hill Road
5
Continue on ME 15
1.5 mi·2 min·North Main Street
6
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·North Stonington Road
7
Continue on South Deer Isle Road
2.6 mi·4 min·South Deer Isle Road
8
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi·51 sec·Church Street
9
Continue on ME 15
4.6 mi·8 min·North Deer Isle Road
10
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Little Deer Isle Road
11
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi·50 sec·Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
12
Continue on ME 15
1.3 mi·2 min·Byards Point Road
13
Turn left onto ME 15; ME 175
2.9 mi·5 min·Caterpillar Hill Road
14
Continue on ME 15
2.9 mi·5 min·Snows Cove Road
15
Continue on ME 176
2.6 mi·4 min·Graytown Road
16
Continue on ME 175
4.6 mi·8 min·Southern Bay Road
17
Turn right onto ME 199
5.0 mi·8 min·North Penobscot Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15
3.7 mi·5 min·Front Ridge Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15
3.4 mi·3 min·Acadia Highway
20
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Route 1
21
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
135 ft·9 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi·16 sec·Route 1
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 1
24
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi·15 min·Route 1
25
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi·4 min·Searsport Avenue
26
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi·1 min·Route 1
27
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi·38 sec·ME 3
28
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
373 ft·12 sec·ME 3
29
Merge onto ME 3
3.9 mi·4 min·Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
31
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi·3 min·Belfast Augusta Road East
32
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi·4 min·Acadia Highway
33
Continue on ME 3
18 mi·21 min·Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·Belfast Road
35
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi·11 min·North Belfast Avenue
36
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi·1 min·North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi·52 sec·Bangor Street
38
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft·3 sec·Memorial Drive
39
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
40
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft·7 sec·State Street
41
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Street
42
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Capitol Street
43
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Armory Street
44
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
45
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
46
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
47
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi·6 min·Maine Turnpike
48
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
51 mi·58 min·I 295
Exit 103Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, BrunswickUse the straight lane.
49
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Scarborough Connector
Exit 2Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
50
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
4.2 mi·8 min·Route 1
Use the straight lane.
51
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft·5 sec·Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
52
Turn right
203 ft·14 sec
53
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 50m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow for a leisurely pace. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, you have flexibility to adjust your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the $27 budget suggests ample stations are available, but it’s always wise to top off before heading into longer stretches. A good point to consider a break or refuel might be around the halfway mark, potentially in the Belfast or Augusta areas, before you begin the surface road portion of your drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.9 miles from Stonington, ME, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 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 37 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.9 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stonington, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stonington, ME
This is one driving day of about 167.7 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Stonington, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 50.5 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 39.3 and 167.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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39.3 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
104.2 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
9
110.8 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
7
161.3 mi into trip|~3h 38m 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
6
167.6 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Turn left onto ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.00 one way
$53.99 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$29.70
$59.41
premium
$4.86
$32.11
$64.23
diesel
$5.61
$37.03
$74.05
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Maine Turnpike
(5.9 mi)$0.36
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
$27
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
21 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Augusta Comfort Inn Civic Center - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.3
0
$17.61
$8.05
Efficient EV
41.9
0
$14.67
$6.71
EV Truck/SUV
67.1
0
$23.48
$10.73
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Stonington, ME
Morning
in Stonington on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Scarborough, ME
Morning
in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Washington, ME
84 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
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
3h 50m 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 121.4
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 46% of this route is highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 295 covering 50.5 miles. After this segment, you'll transition to mostly surface roads, which make up the remainder of the drive. Expect to navigate through more developed areas with frequent intersections as you move from highway cruising to local routes. The transition from faster highway speeds to surface road travel is a noticeable change in pace.
Only 46% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
53 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.5 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.3 miles in near US 1; ME 3 / Route 1.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 167.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39.3 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stonington, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
Waterville
103.9 mi in|~2h 30m
Bangor
103.9 mi in|~2h 30m
Kittery
104.2 mi in|~2h 31m
Brunswick
110.8 mi in|~2h 39m|via I 295
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 167.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.5 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.36 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 West Scarborough, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 39.3 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at West Scarborough, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.
