Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Evening in West Scarborough on Friday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Edgecomb, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Edgecomb, ME
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Trip Overview
West Scarborough to Edgecomb is 59 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via I 295 and Route 1, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maine, taking you from the Northeast region towards another part of the same region. Primarily a highway-focused journey, it's a straightforward trip that should be manageable for most drivers looking for a direct route. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the interstate before transitioning to a more local road. Consider this trip if you need a quick, efficient way to get between these two points without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a highway-focused drive, with 62% of it on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 26.2 miles on I 295, allowing for consistent speed and minimal interruptions. As you progress, the highway portion will give way to local roads like Mill Street and Route 1, which will naturally slow your pace. Expect a mix of open highway driving and navigating through more populated areas as you approach your destination. The transition from interstate to a more scenic, albeit still direct, route is a key characteristic of this journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 26.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Mill Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Route 1.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 5 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 4.2 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 1 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1 / Route 1
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Scarborough Connector
Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
32.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
5
34.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Mill Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
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 West Scarborough, ME and Edgecomb, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.
Bath
32.5 mi in
|
~42m
Coastal Route
32.5 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 26.2 mi | 31m |
| Mill Street | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Route 1 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| US 1 | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Boothbay Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 26.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Edgecomb, 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
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 1; ME 9
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
5
Merge onto I 295
26 mi
·
31 min
·
I 295
6
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Mill Street
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Mill Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
11
Continue on US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
12
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 1; ME 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
14
Turn slight right onto ME 27
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Boothbay Road
15
Arrive at destination
ME 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from West Scarborough, ME · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from West Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edgecomb, ME
The final approach into Edgecomb, 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
$8.01 one way
$16.03 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| premium | $4.15 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Edgecomb, ME
Evening in Edgecomb on Friday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
30 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
1 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
1h 26m 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 Edgecomb, ME covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Mill Street, 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 29.5 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 $8.01 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 1h 26m drive. You will face about 5 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 4.2 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Between West Scarborough, ME and Edgecomb, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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