Origin
Yarmouth, ME
Late night in Yarmouth on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yarmouth, 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
27m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yarmouth, ME
Jan van der Wolf
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
Spanning just 18.9 miles, this quick trip from Yarmouth to Scarborough is an ideal candidate for a single-day outing. You can expect the entire journey to take roughly 27 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Given the short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly affordable way to navigate the Northeast region. This drive is best viewed as a straightforward local connection rather than a long-distance expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| Route 1 | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 12.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yarmouth, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
3
Merge onto I 295
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
5
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 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 1.5 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
3
17.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
ME 207 / Black Point Road
Turn left onto ME 207 / Black Point Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
12:27 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.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate a sequence of local roads, starting on Route 1 before transitioning onto the Scarborough Connector and Black Point Road. Because the path relies entirely on surface streets, the pace is dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. The experience behind the wheel feels much more intimate than a standard highway commute, requiring your full attention as you navigate the turns.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Route 1. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 295.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m 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: at 1.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Yarmouth, ME to Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Old Orchard along the way.
Old Orchard
14.3 mi in
|
~19m
|
via Scarborough Connector
About the Cities
Starting in Yarmouth, ME
Full guide →Yarmouth is a town of 9,000 people (2020) just north of Portland in Maine.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on I 295. 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: at 1.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 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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