Origin
Frankfort, ME
Evening in Frankfort on Sunday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frankfort, ME to West Scarborough, ME
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
142 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
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6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frankfort, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 142 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Loggin Road, Main Road South, Bangor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.73 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71 miles from Frankfort, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 142 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Loggin Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Frankfort, ME to West Scarborough, ME is easy. At 2h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Frankfort, ME to West Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Loggin Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Road South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bangor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Searsport Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belmont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Loggin Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on West Hill Road
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Hill Road
2
Turn left onto Loggin Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Loggin Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road South
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Road South
4
Continue on Bangor Road
6.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Bangor Road
5
Merge slight left onto East Main Street
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
7
Continue on Route 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
8
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Keep slight right
374 ft
·
12 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
11
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
12
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road East
13
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
14
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road
15
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
16
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
17
Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bangor Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cony Circle
20
Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle
400 ft
·
7 sec
·
Memorial Circle
22
Exit the rotary onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
23
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
24
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Armory Street
25
Turn left onto Western Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
27
Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
28
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
51 mi
·
58 min
·
I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
30
Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Scarborough Connector
31
Turn straight onto Route 1
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 1
32
Turn left onto Pine Point Road
190 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
33
Turn right
203 ft
·
15 sec
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 71 miles from Frankfort, ME, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71 miles or 1h 10m 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 56m
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 Frankfort, 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 Frankfort, ME
This is one driving day of about 142 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Frankfort, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71 mi from Frankfort, ME · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71 miles from Frankfort, 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
$22.73 one way
$45.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $24.92 | $49.83 |
| premium | $4.83 | $26.99 | $53.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.55 | $63.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.91 | $6.82 |
| Efficient EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.88 | $9.09 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
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
Brunswick, ME
71 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
20 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
2h 21m 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 Frankfort, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 142 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Loggin Road, Main Road South, Bangor Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71 miles from Frankfort, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.73 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.
The drive from Frankfort, ME to West Scarborough, ME is easy. At 2h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Frankfort, ME to West Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frankfort, ME to West Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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