Origin
Canton, ME
Evening in Canton on Sunday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, ME to West Scarborough, ME
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
67 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Spanning 67 miles through the Northeast, this drive connects Canton to West Scarborough in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. It serves as a straightforward, efficient journey that is best suited for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the entire excursion, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Since both the origin and destination are located within Maine, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travels. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short getaway, the route is simple enough to complete without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.5 miles from Canton, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from local roads like Auburn Road and Washington Street onto the faster Maine Turnpike. With a highway share of 52%, you will spend a significant portion of the drive navigating higher-speed traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 31.6 miles on the Maine Turnpike, providing a steady rhythm before you return to local routes. You should anticipate a shift in pace as you move off the main interstate and onto the secondary roads that guide you into West Scarborough. The combination of highway efficiency and local road navigation creates a balanced driving experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 31.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 5.8 miles in near ME 4 / Federal Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 67 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 5.8 miles (ME 4 / Federal Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25.6 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.8 mi into trip
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~8m in
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ME 4 / Federal Road
Merge onto ME 4 / Federal Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
25.6 mi into trip
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~31m in
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ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
39.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
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I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Scarborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
6
66.9 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Turn left onto ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Canton, ME to West Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Scarborough along the way.
Scarborough
63 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 31.6 mi | 35m |
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Turner Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Turner Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Canton Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Route 1 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 31.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 108
277 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Continue on ME 108
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner Street
3
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Turner Road
4
Continue on ME 108
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canton Road
5
Merge onto ME 4
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Road
6
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
7
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
8
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Minot Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
17
Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because the total duration is just under an hour and a half, you have plenty of flexibility when choosing your departure time. Since the trip is short and requires zero planned stops, you can easily handle the drive in one go without needing to stretch your legs. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Maine Turnpike, as the 31.6-mile stretch is the longest segment where you will be locked into highway driving. To make the most of your travel, try to avoid peak commuting hours on the turnpike to ensure you maintain that 1 hour and 22-minute estimate. Planning your departure to miss heavy traffic will make your transit between Canton and West Scarborough much smoother.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.5 miles from Canton, ME, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.6 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 67 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.5 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
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 Canton, 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 Canton, ME
This is one driving day of about 67 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Canton, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 31.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.5 mi from Canton, ME · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Canton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Scarborough, ME
The final approach into West Scarborough, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Scarborough, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.73 one way
$21.45 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $11.76 | $23.51 |
| premium | $4.83 | $12.74 | $25.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.89
Maine Turnpike
(31.6 mi)
$1.89
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
$11
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
West Scarborough, ME
Evening in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Sanford, ME
34 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
22 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
1h 22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Canton, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 67 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from Canton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 67 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (ME 4 / Federal Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25.6 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Canton, ME to West Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Scarborough along the way.
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