Origin
Wiscasset, ME
Late night in Wiscasset on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wiscasset, 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
1h 15m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wiscasset, ME
Jonathan Valdes
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
Spanning 52.4 miles, this direct journey from Wiscasset to Scarborough takes roughly 58 minutes to complete. You will navigate primarily via Bath Road, Route 1, and Main Street as you travel across the Northeast region. Because the trip is short and straightforward, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. Budgeting about $8 for fuel covers the entire distance, making this an affordable transit between the two Maine towns. Expect a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently without the need for additional stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 25.1 mi | 30m |
| Leeman Highway | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Route 1 | 6 mi | 9m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 25.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiscasset, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on US 1; ME 27
457 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn straight onto US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
4
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 1
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Leeman Highway
6
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
9
Merge onto I 295
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
11
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
12
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
13
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Wiscasset, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 47.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 1 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto US 1 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.44 one way
$16.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.03 | $20.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
52°F
Freeport, ME
26 mi in
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
13 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
1h 15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with the road rather than cruising on monotonous interstates. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local arteries for the duration of your 52.4-mile trip. The route relies on a succession of surface streets, meaning your pace will be dictated by local traffic and road geometry rather than high-speed travel. Because there is no long, uninterrupted stretch of highway, the drive feels consistent and grounded in the local landscape. You should expect a hands-on driving experience that demands your full attention as you move through the coastal Maine environment.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in near US 1 / Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 19.2 miles (US 1 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wiscasset, ME and Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Old Orchard.
Portland
21.1 mi in
|
~33m
Old Orchard
47.8 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 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 Scarborough, 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 19.2 miles (US 1 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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