Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME

Drive Time

27m

Distance

12.2 mi

20 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 25m ★

6 AM

0h 28m

8 AM

0h 33m

10 AM

0h 30m

12 PM

0h 29m

3 PM

0h 30m

5 PM

0h 32m

8 PM

0h 26m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME covers 12.2 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 1, Bowery Beach Road, Fogg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.95 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

6.1 miles from West Scarborough, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 12.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Route 1.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Pleasant Hill Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1 / Route 1

Turn left onto US 1 / Route 1

Navigation decision point

4

3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | ME 207 / Black Point Road

Turn right onto ME 207 / Black Point Road

Navigation decision point

4

6 mi into trip | ~12m in | Pleasant Hill Road

At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road

Navigation decision point

4

6.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | ME 77 / Spurwink Road

At end of road, turn left onto ME 77 / Spurwink Road

Navigation decision point

4

11.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | Two Lights Road

Turn right onto Two Lights Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 1	2.9 mi	5m
Bowery Beach Road	2.2 mi	3m
Fogg Road	1.5 mi	3m
Spurwink Road	1.5 mi	2m
Black Point Road	1.4 mi	3m
Two Lights Road	0.9 mi	3m
Pleasant Hill Road	0.9 mi	1m
Kettle Cove Road	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 1 — 2.9 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

25 ft · 6 sec · this road

2

Turn left onto US 1

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Route 1

3

Continue on US 1; ME 9

2.9 mi · 5 min · US 1; ME 9

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

4

Turn right onto ME 207

1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

5

Turn left onto Fogg Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Fogg Road

6

At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pleasant Hill Road

7

At end of road, turn left onto ME 77

1.5 mi · 2 min · Spurwink Road

8

Continue on ME 77

2.2 mi · 3 min · Bowery Beach Road

9

Turn right onto Hill Way

258 ft · 11 sec · Hill Way

10

Turn slight right onto Kettle Cove Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kettle Cove Road

11

Turn left onto Fessenden Road

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Fessenden Road

12

Turn right onto Two Lights Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Two Lights Road

13

Continue on Two Lights Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Two Lights Road

14

Turn right

182 ft · 13 sec

15

Arrive at 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 6.1 miles from West Scarborough, ME, or about 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.9 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 12.2 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6.1 miles or 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West Scarborough, 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 West Scarborough, ME

This is one driving day of about 12.2 miles and 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Scarborough, 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 US 1 for about 2.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.1 mi from West Scarborough, ME · 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, MA

6 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

Lawrence, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrence, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.1 miles from West Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cape Elizabeth, ME

The final approach into Cape Elizabeth, 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 Cape Elizabeth, 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

$1.95 one way

$3.91 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$2.14	$4.28
premium	$4.83	$2.32	$4.64
diesel	$5.64	$2.71	$5.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.7	$1.28	$0.59
Efficient EV	3.1	$1.07	$0.49
EV Truck/SUV	4.9	$1.71	$0.78

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

West Scarborough, ME

Evening in West Scarborough on Sunday

Local time

6:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cape Elizabeth, ME

Evening in Cape Elizabeth on Sunday

Local time

6:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Along the Route

52°F

Lawrence, MA

6 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.

Road read

27m 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 West Scarborough, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME covers 12.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 1, Bowery Beach Road, Fogg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from West Scarborough, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.95 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 straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Pleasant Hill Road): Navigation decision point.

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