Trip from Mexico, ME to West Scarborough, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

83 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 56m

10 AM

1h 46m

12 PM

1h 44m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 55m

8 PM

1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Mexico, ME

Osvaldo Samuel Rendon

census-designated place in Maine, United States

West Scarborough, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mexico, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, River Road, Veterans Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.36 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

41.5 miles from Mexico, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 83 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Main Street 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 Mexico, ME to West Scarborough, ME is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Mexico, ME to West Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	—	—
River Road	—	—
Veterans Street	—	—
State Route 108	—	—
Oxford Road	—	—
Auburn Road	—	—
Pleasant Street	—	—
Turner Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mexico, ME and West Scarborough, ME.

Start on Roxbury Road

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Roxbury Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn straight onto River Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · River Road

Turn right onto Veterans Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Veterans Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 108

3.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 108

Continue on Oxford Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Oxford Road

Continue on Auburn Road

6.7 mi · 9 min · Auburn Road

Continue on Pleasant Street

4.0 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

Continue on Turner Street

3.0 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

Continue on Turner Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Turner Road

Continue on Canton Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Canton Road

Merge slight left onto Federal Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

Continue on Auburn Road

13 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

Continue on Turner Road

2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

Continue on Center Street

2.9 mi · 3 min · Center Street

Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

Continue on Minot Avenue

0.7 mi · 51 sec · Minot Avenue

Turn slight left onto Washington Street

4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

24 mi · 27 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward Scarborough

0.9 mi · 2 min · Scarborough

Continue on Haigis Parkway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Haigis Parkway

Turn right onto Route 1

1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 1

Turn left onto Pine Point Road

190 ft · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

Turn right

203 ft · 15 sec

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 41.5 miles from Mexico, ME, or about 50m 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 18 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.5 miles or 50m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mexico, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mexico, ME

This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Mexico, ME.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.5 mi from Mexico, ME · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Auburn, ME

42 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

Canton, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Auburn, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Mexico, 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

$13.36 one way

$26.72 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$14.70	$29.40
premium	$4.86	$15.89	$31.79
diesel	$5.61	$18.33	$36.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.9	$8.71	$3.98
Efficient EV	20.8	$7.26	$3.32
EV Truck/SUV	33.2	$11.62	$5.31

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Mexico, ME

Evening in Mexico on Wednesday

Local time

8:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Scarborough, ME

Evening in West Scarborough on Wednesday

Local time

8:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Auburn, ME

42 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

4 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 40m 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 Mexico, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, River Road, Veterans Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.5 miles from Mexico, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.36 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 Mexico, ME to West Scarborough, ME is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Mexico, ME to West Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Mexico, ME to West Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.