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Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Albion, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h

Distance

92.4 mi

149 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m

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

census-designated place in Maine, United States

West Scarborough, ME

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Downtown Albion, ME, ME

Albion, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Albion, ME covers 92.4 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, Maine Turnpike, North Belfast Avenue 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 $14.87 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.

Midpoint

46.2 miles from West Scarborough, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 92.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h highway drive covering 92.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. 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 18 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 Maine Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Route 1.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 92.4 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: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1 / Route 1

Turn left onto US 1 / Route 1

Navigation decision point

5
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 straight / slight right lanes.
6
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
5
66.7 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
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.

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 West Scarborough, ME to Albion, 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
Maine Turnpike 9.8 mi 10m
North Belfast Avenue 8.1 mi 11m
US 202 7.1 mi 11m
China Road 4.7 mi 7m
US 1 4.1 mi 8m
Augusta Bypass 2.5 mi 3m
Route 3 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 50.4 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

50 mi · 58 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 95

9.8 mi · 10 min · Maine Turnpike
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 26 sec
Exit 113 Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
9

Merge onto ME 3

2.5 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

8.1 mi · 11 min · North Belfast Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Belfast Road
12

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

2.4 mi · 3 min · Route 3
13

Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 9

7.1 mi · 11 min · US 202; ME 9
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto US 202; ME 9; ME 137

0.5 mi · 1 min · Albion Road
15

Continue on US 202; ME 9; ME 137

4.7 mi · 7 min · China Road
16

Turn left onto Benton Road

81 ft · 3 sec · Benton Road
17

Turn left onto Winslow Road

189 ft · 3 sec · Winslow Road
18

Arrive at destination

Winslow Road

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 46.2 miles from West Scarborough, ME, or about 57m 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 20 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.2 miles or 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albion, 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 92.4 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from West Scarborough, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 46.2 mi from West Scarborough, ME · 57m into the drive

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

46 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

Portland, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from West Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Albion, ME

The final approach into Albion, 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 Albion, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Maine

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 66

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12074801121

Visit website

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 66

Augusta, Maine

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12074801121

Visit website

Maine Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.6

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 1–7 pm

+12072746007

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.6

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 6.6

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12078087696

Visit website

Eartha Globe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 19.8

Yarmouth, Maine

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

Old Fort Western

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 66

Augusta, Maine

+12076262385

Visit website

Portland Observatory

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 13.2

Portland, Maine

+12072531800

Visit website

The Escape Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 6.6

Portland, Maine

Hours: 12–8:15 pm

+12076193775

Visit website

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 6.6

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12072337485

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 44.6
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.87 one way

$29.75 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $16.37 $32.73
premium $4.86 $17.69 $35.39
diesel $5.61 $20.40 $40.80

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

$15

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.7 0 $9.70 $4.44
Efficient EV 23.1 0 $8.09 $3.70
EV Truck/SUV 37 0 $12.94 $5.91

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West Scarborough, ME

Late night in West Scarborough on Saturday

Local time

2:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albion, ME

Late night in Albion on Saturday

Local time

2:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Brunswick, ME

46 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

15 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

2h 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 Albion, ME covers 92.4 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 295, Maine Turnpike, North Belfast Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.2 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 $14.87 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 92.4 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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; 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.

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

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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