Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Afternoon in West Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
4:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Steep Falls, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Steep Falls, ME
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Trip Overview
West Scarborough, ME to Steep Falls, ME is 25.3 miles and takes about 44m via Ossipee Trail and Broadturn Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, making it an easy same-day excursion. Expect a local driving experience with several turns as you make your way across the region. It’s a straightforward drive that’s perfect for when you want to get somewhere without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Broadturn Road | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| ME 113 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Narragansett Trail | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Long Plains Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Narragansett Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Bernard P. Rines Bypass | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail
— 7.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Steep Falls, ME.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 1
136 ft
·
15 sec
·
Route 1
3
Turn left onto Broadturn Road
6.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Broadturn Road
4
Continue on Long Plains Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Plains Road
5
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Narragansett Trail
6
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
7
Enter roundabout onto ME 112
204 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bernard P. Rines Bypass
8
Continue on ME 112
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bernard P. Rines Bypass
9
Enter roundabout onto ME 25; ME 112
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ossipee Trail
10
Continue on ME 25; ME 112
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Ossipee Trail
11
Turn right onto ME 113
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
ME 113
12
Turn left onto ME 11
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
ME 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1 / Route 1
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadturn Road
Turn left onto Broadturn Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Trail
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Trail
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
ME 112 / Bernard P. Rines Bypass
Enter roundabout onto ME 112 / Bernard P. Rines Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail
Enter roundabout onto ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.15 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Steep Falls, ME
Afternoon in Steep Falls on Saturday
Local time
4:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
44m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 22% of the route on highways. You'll navigate a series of local roads, including stretches of Ossipee Trail and Broadturn Road, before connecting to ME 113. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on Ossipee Trail. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed limits as you transition between different road types and settle into the rhythm of this predominantly local route.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Ossipee Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Route 1.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Steep Falls, ME is easy. At 44m with 22% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; near the start (Broadturn Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Trail): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Ossipee Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; near the start (Broadturn Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Trail): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Steep Falls, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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