Origin
Phippsburg, ME
Night in Phippsburg on Friday
Local time
11:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phippsburg, ME to West Scarborough, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phippsburg, ME
Luis Rodriguez
West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Phippsburg, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 50.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, US 1, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 50.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.1 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near State Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 6.9 miles (State Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Congress Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Congress Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Congress Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
17 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
7
43.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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 Phippsburg, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland, Scarborough and Old Orchard.
Portland
17 mi in
|
~29m
Scarborough
43.8 mi in
|
~1h 2m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Old Orchard
43.8 mi in
|
~1h 2m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 25.1 mi | 30m |
| US 1 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Route 1 | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Main Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| High Street | 2.2 mi | 6m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Richardson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 25.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phippsburg, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Higgins Lane
181 ft
·
9 sec
·
Higgins Lane
2
Turn right onto Parker Head Road
224 ft
·
10 sec
·
Parker Head Road
3
Turn right onto ME 209
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Road
4
Continue on Bridge Street
450 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on ME 209
2.2 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
6
Turn left onto Richardson Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Richardson Street
7
Continue on Western Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Western Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Congress Avenue
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Congress Avenue
10
Continue on Congress Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Congress Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 1 South
12
Merge onto US 1
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
13
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
16
Merge onto I 295
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
18
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from Phippsburg, ME · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Phippsburg, 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
$8.08 one way
$16.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.61 | $19.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in West Scarborough on Friday
Local time
11:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Freeport, ME
25 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
9 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 14m 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 Phippsburg, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 50.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, US 1, Route 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.1 miles from Phippsburg, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.08 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 50.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 6.9 miles (State Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Congress Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Phippsburg, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland, Scarborough and Old Orchard.
Yes. Nearby national parks include 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.
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