The drive from Cherryfield, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 176.9 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Route 1, Belfast Augusta Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.5 miles on I 295.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
88.4 miles from Cherryfield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 176.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Cherryfield, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 176.9 miles and takes about 3h 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.5 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 48.5 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 25 significant decision points across 176.9 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 48.5 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.9 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
48.5 mi into trip|~1h 13m 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
113.4 mi into trip|~2h 39m 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
119.9 mi into trip|~2h 46m 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
170.5 mi into trip|~3h 45m 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
176.8 mi into trip|~3h 57m in|ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Turn left onto ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cherryfield, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
Waterville
113 mi in|~2h 38m
Bangor
113 mi in|~2h 38m
Kittery
113.4 mi in|~2h 39m
Brunswick
119.9 mi in|~2h 46m|via I 295
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
50.5 mi
58m
Route 1
19.4 mi
27m
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi
21m
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi
15m
Blackswoods Road
12.5 mi
21m
North Belfast Avenue
9.1 mi
13m
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi
9m
Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 50.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherryfield, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Willey District Road
160 ft·4 sec·Willey District Road
2
Continue on North Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Street
3
Turn right onto ME 182
4.0 mi·7 min·Blacks Woods Road
4
Continue on ME 182
12 mi·21 min·Blackswoods Road
5
Continue on ME 182; ME 200
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
6
Continue on ME 182
5.1 mi·9 min·West Franklin Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
3.6 mi·5 min·US Highway 1
8
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·Downeast Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
459 ft·11 sec·Downeast Highway
10
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·35 sec·High Street
11
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Foster Street
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi·1 min·Water Street
13
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·10 sec·West Main Street
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
278 ft·3 sec·Main Street
15
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi·9 min·Bucksport Road
16
Continue on US 1; ME 3
9.4 mi·10 min·Acadia Highway
17
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Route 1
18
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
135 ft·9 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi·16 sec·Route 1
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 1
21
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi·15 min·Route 1
22
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi·4 min·Searsport Avenue
23
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi·1 min·Route 1
24
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi·38 sec·ME 3
25
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
373 ft·12 sec·ME 3
26
Merge onto ME 3
3.9 mi·4 min·Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
28
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi·3 min·Belfast Augusta Road East
29
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi·4 min·Acadia Highway
30
Continue on ME 3
18 mi·21 min·Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·Belfast Road
32
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi·11 min·North Belfast Avenue
33
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi·1 min·North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
34
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi·52 sec·Bangor Street
35
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft·3 sec·Memorial Drive
36
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
37
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft·7 sec·State Street
38
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Street
39
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Capitol Street
40
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Armory Street
41
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
42
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
43
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
44
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi·6 min·Maine Turnpike
45
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.
46
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Scarborough Connector
Exit 2Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
47
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
4.2 mi·8 min·Route 1
Use the straight lane.
48
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft·5 sec·Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
49
Turn right
203 ft·14 sec
50
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 88.4 miles from Cherryfield, ME, or about 2h 4m 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 39 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.4 miles or 2h 4m 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 16m
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 Cherryfield, 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 Cherryfield, ME
This is one driving day of about 176.9 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Cherryfield, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.4 mi from Cherryfield, ME
· 2h 4m into the drive
The midpoint is around 88.4 miles from Cherryfield, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Thai With Us
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Augusta, Maine
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Moderately
mile 113.7
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Acadia National Park
National Park
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
$6
near mile 24.4
Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction
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 128.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.48 one way
$56.96 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$31.33
$62.67
premium
$4.86
$33.88
$67.75
diesel
$5.61
$39.06
$78.11
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
$28
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.1
0
$18.57
$8.49
Efficient EV
44.2
0
$15.48
$7.08
EV Truck/SUV
70.8
0
$24.77
$11.32
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Cherryfield, ME
Night
in Cherryfield on Friday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Scarborough, ME
Night
in West Scarborough on Friday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Washington, ME
88 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
15 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 57m 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 Cherryfield, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 176.9 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Route 1, Belfast Augusta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.4 miles from Cherryfield, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 176.9 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 48.5 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.9 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cherryfield, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park and Frances Perkins National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
