Origin
Readfield, ME
Afternoon in Readfield on Saturday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Readfield, 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 25m
Distance
67.4 mi
109 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Readfield, ME
Yassir Abbas
West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Readfield, ME to West Scarborough, ME covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, US 202, Route 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 31.6 mi | 35m |
| US 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Winthrop Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Route 1 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Readfield Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 31.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Readfield, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 41
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
2
Continue on ME 41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Readfield Road
3
Turn slight left onto ME 41; ME 133
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
4
Continue on ME 41; ME 133
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lake Street
5
Continue on ME 41; ME 133
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Route 133
6
Merge onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202; ME 11; ME 100
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Route 202
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
11
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
13
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Minot Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Maine Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
20
Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Readfield, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 31.3 and 67.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
39.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Scarborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
4
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Turn left onto ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.85 one way
$21.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.91 | $25.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.89
Maine Turnpike
(31.6 mi)
$1.89
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in West Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
34 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
14 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 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
67.4 mi in 1h 25m, mostly highway — 31.6 mi of that is on Maine Turnpike.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.3 miles in.
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 67.4 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 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.6 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Readfield, ME to West Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Scarborough along the way.
Scarborough
63.4 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.89 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Scarborough, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.6 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Scarborough, ME before heading back.
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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