Origin
Edgecomb, ME
Evening in Edgecomb on Friday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgecomb, ME to West Scarborough, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgecomb, ME
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West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgecomb, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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, Leeman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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.
Drive Character
The drive from Edgecomb, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 25.1 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 24.1 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 59.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 24.1 miles (US 1 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
24.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 1 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto US 1 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
26 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
27.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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 Edgecomb, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland, Scarborough and Old Orchard.
Portland
26 mi in
|
~42m
Scarborough
52.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Old Orchard
52.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 25.1 mi | 30m |
| Route 1 | 10.3 mi | 17m |
| Leeman Highway | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Boothbay Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 25.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgecomb, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 27
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Boothbay Road
2
Turn left onto US 1; ME 27
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
3
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn straight onto US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
6
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 1
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Leeman Highway
8
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
11
Merge onto I 295
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
13
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.6 mi from Edgecomb, ME · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Edgecomb, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.53 one way
$19.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.34 | $22.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 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 | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
West Scarborough, ME
Evening in West Scarborough on Friday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
30 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
1 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Edgecomb, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Route 1, Leeman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.6 miles from Edgecomb, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.53 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.1 miles (US 1 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Edgecomb, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland, Scarborough and Old Orchard.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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