Origin
North Windham, ME
Evening in North Windham on Sunday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Windham, ME to West Scarborough, ME
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
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6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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
If you are looking for a straightforward trip across southern Maine, this 22.4-mile jaunt from North Windham to West Scarborough is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the journey in about 34 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting around $4 for fuel will cover your transit across these Northeast locales. Because the drive is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a practical connection between two inland and coastal-adjacent points, offering a hassle-free experience for commuters or casual travelers alike.
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
11.2 miles from North Windham, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate a combination of local routes and faster thoroughfares. Your path includes stretches on the Roosevelt Trail, Bridgton Road, and a segment on the Maine Turnpike. While 38% of your journey takes place on highways, you will encounter varying road types that keep the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind. The longest uninterrupted section you will face is 7.1 miles along the Roosevelt Trail, providing a predictable pace before you transition to other segments. Overall, the route balances localized driving with brief highway intervals to get you to your destination efficiently.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roosevelt Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 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 2.9 miles in near US 302 / Roosevelt Trail.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 22.4 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 2.9 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles (Riverside Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail toward US 302: Portland
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 302: Portland
5
11.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
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Riverside Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.8 mi into trip
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~19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
13 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
22.3 mi into trip
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~34m 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 North Windham, ME to West Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Scarborough along the way.
Scarborough
18.4 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Maine Turnpike | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Route 1 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pine Point Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Windham, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on US 302
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto US 302
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
3
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
4
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
5
Continue on US 302
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Riverside Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
446 ft
·
10 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
11
Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 34-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, allowing you to drive straight through without worrying about long-distance fatigue. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will remain low at approximately $4, so you can focus your budget on your destination activities rather than the road. To ensure a smooth transit, pay close attention to the transition points between the Roosevelt Trail and the Maine Turnpike, as these shifts in road type will dictate your speed and flow. Embracing the short duration of this 22.4-mile trip allows you to maximize your time once you arrive in West Scarborough.
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 11.2 miles from North Windham, ME, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.1 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 22.4 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.2 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
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 North Windham, 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 North Windham, ME
This is one driving day of about 22.4 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Windham, 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 Roosevelt Trail for about 7.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.2 mi from North Windham, ME · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.2 miles from North Windham, 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
$3.59 one way
$7.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.83 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Maine Turnpike
(5.3 mi)
$0.32
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
$4
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
52°F
Lawrence, MA
11 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
3 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
34m 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 North Windham, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 22.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roosevelt Trail, Maine Turnpike, Bridgton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from North Windham, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.59 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 22.4 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 2.9 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles (Riverside Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from North Windham, ME to West Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Scarborough along the way.
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