Woodland, ME to Scarborough, ME is 228.8 miles and takes about 4h 44m via I 95 and I 295, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Maine, offering a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day duration, you can expect a mix of highway speeds and surface road cruising. It's a practical route for getting from the northern part of the state to the southern coast without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.4 miles from Woodland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
79 mi
1h 25m
Airline Road
75.2 mi
1h 44m
I 295
50.5 mi
58m
Main Road
13.4 mi
16m
Houlton Road
3 mi
4m
Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
2m
I 395
1.3 mi
1m
Black Point Road
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 79 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-295
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 78 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,550 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,104
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Third Avenue
468 ft·25 sec·Third Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
3.0 mi·4 min·Houlton Road
4
Turn sharp right onto ME 9
47 mi·1 hr 3 min·Airline Road
5
Continue on ME 9
0.6 mi·42 sec·State Highway 9
6
Continue on ME 9
29 mi·40 min·Airline Road
7
Continue on ME 9
13 mi·16 min·Main Road
8
Continue on I 395; ME 15
1.3 mi·1 min·I 395; ME 15
9
Continue on I 395
148 ft·12 sec·I 395
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Exit 1AToward I 95 South: Newport
11
Merge onto I 95
79 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 95
12
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.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Scarborough Connector
Exit 2Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
14
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi·2 min·Route 1
15
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi·2 min·Black Point Road
16
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft·7 sec·Highland Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 4h 44m drive, leaving mid-morning is a good bet, allowing you to avoid the earliest rush and still have plenty of daylight. Since it's a single-day trip covering 228.8 miles, you have flexibility in when you stop. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before heading onto the longer 79-mile stretch of I 95. The estimated fuel cost is $38, which should give you a good budget baseline.
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 114.4 miles from Woodland, ME, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 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 50 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.4 miles or 2h 32m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodland, 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 Woodland, ME
This is one driving day of about 228.8 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Woodland, 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 95 for about 79 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 224.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip|~6m in|ME 9 / Airline Road
Turn sharp right onto ME 9 / Airline Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
94.4 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Newport
9
173.7 mi into trip|~3h 37m 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...
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224.2 mi into trip|~4h 35m 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
$38.11 one way
$76.22 round trip
$4.23/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.70
$42.29
$84.58
premium
$5.07
$45.63
$91.27
diesel
$5.60
$50.44
$100.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.6
0
$24.02
$10.98
Efficient EV
57.2
0
$20.02
$9.15
EV Truck/SUV
91.5
1
$32.03
$14.64
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Aug 30, 2026
Origin
Woodland, ME
Morning
in Woodland on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Patchy Fog
SW 2 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 29 at 9:55PM EDT until August 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Destination
Scarborough, ME
Morning
in Scarborough on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 29 at 9:55PM EDT until August 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
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
6 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
4h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is about 58% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on interstates like I 95. Your longest stretch of continuous highway driving will be 79 miles on I 95. Expect a transition from faster highway speeds to more typical surface road conditions as you approach your destination. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be ready for varying speeds and traffic patterns.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (ME 9 / Airline Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 94.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
514 ft29 ft
Total Climb
614 ft
Total Descent
729 ft
Highest Point
514 ft
~49 mi in
Elevation Range
485 ft
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 Woodland, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
The longest stretch is about 79 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (ME 9 / Airline Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 94.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Scarborough, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.
