Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Gouldsboro, ME

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

170.6 mi

275 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 25m ★

6 AM

3h 38m

8 AM

4h 3m

10 AM

3h 47m

12 PM

3h 44m

3 PM

3h 48m

5 PM

4h 2m

8 PM

3h 30m

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

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West Scarborough, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Gouldsboro, ME covers 170.6 miles and takes about 3h 37m 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 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.4 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.31 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

85.3 miles from West Scarborough, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 37m highway drive covering 170.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.4 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 33 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 50.4 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 6.3 miles in near I 295.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 170.6 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 6.3 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

6.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 295

Merge onto I 295

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

66.5 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 113 Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

66.7 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

66.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | ME 3 / Augusta Bypass

Merge onto ME 3 / Augusta Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

148.8 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | ME 230 / Water Street

Turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from West Scarborough, ME to Gouldsboro, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast along the way.

Belfast

66.5 mi in | ~1h 20m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 295	50.4 mi	58m
US 1	24.4 mi	38m
Route 3	17.6 mi	21m
Acadia Highway	13.4 mi	15m
Maine Turnpike	9.8 mi	10m
Bucksport Road	8.5 mi	9m
North Belfast Avenue	8.1 mi	11m
West Main Street	7.2 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 295 — 50.4 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

25 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn left onto US 1

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Route 1

Continue on US 1; ME 9

4.1 mi · 8 min · US 1; ME 9

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector

Merge onto I 295

50 mi · 58 min · I 295

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95

9.8 mi · 10 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 26 sec

Exit 113 Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge onto ME 3

2.5 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

8.1 mi · 11 min · North Belfast Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Belfast Road

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

18 mi · 21 min · Route 3

Use the straight lane.

Continue on ME 3

4.0 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

Continue on ME 3

3.4 mi · 3 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

Continue on ME 3

4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

Continue on ME 3

4.0 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto ME 3

0.3 mi · 43 sec · ME 3

Merge onto US 1; ME 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Continue on US 1; ME 3

2.7 mi · 4 min · Searsport Avenue

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on US 1; ME 3

7.0 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3

6.3 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 1; ME 3

1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 1

Continue on US 1; ME 3

508 ft · 12 sec · Route 1

Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15

1.0 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15

9.4 mi · 10 min · Acadia Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1; ME 3

8.5 mi · 9 min · Bucksport Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1; ME 3

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto ME 230

0.7 mi · 1 min · Water Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Foster Street

Turn right onto US 1; ME 3

0.3 mi · 43 sec · High Street

Turn left onto US 1; ME 3

20 mi · 30 min · US 1; ME 3

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto ME 186

196 ft · 5 sec · West Bay Road

Arrive at destination

ME 186

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 85.3 miles from West Scarborough, ME, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.4 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.3 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 54m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving West Scarborough, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 170.6 miles and 3h 37m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 50.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.3 mi from West Scarborough, ME · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

85 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

Brunswick, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.3 miles from West Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gouldsboro, ME

The final approach into Gouldsboro, 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 Gouldsboro, 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

$27.31 one way

$54.62 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$29.94	$59.87
premium	$4.83	$32.43	$64.85
diesel	$5.64	$37.90	$75.80

Estimated Tolls: $0.59

Maine Turnpike (9.8 mi) $0.59

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

$27

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.2	$17.91	$8.19
Efficient EV	42.7	$14.93	$6.82
EV Truck/SUV	68.2	$23.88	$10.92

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

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

Gouldsboro, ME

Evening in Gouldsboro on Sunday

Local time

6:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

85 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

1 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

3h 37m 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 Gouldsboro, ME covers 170.6 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 295, US 1, Route 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85.3 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 $27.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from West Scarborough, ME to Gouldsboro, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast along the way.

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