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Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Gorham, ME

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

22m

Distance

10 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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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town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Gorham, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Gorham, ME covers 10 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 1, Payne Road, Beech Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 10 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 10 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 1 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Gorham, ME is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Scarborough, ME to Gorham, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Route 1
Payne Road
Beech Ridge Road
Gorham Road
County Road
South Street
State Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Route 1 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

26 ft · 6 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Route 1

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Route 1
3

Continue straight

292 ft · 15 sec
4

Turn left onto Payne Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Payne Road
5

Keep slight right to continue on Payne Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Payne Road
6

Turn left onto Beech Ridge Road

4.6 mi · 11 min · Beech Ridge Road
7

Turn left onto Gorham Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Gorham Road
8

At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · County Road
9

Turn slight right onto South Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Street
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Street

85 ft · 2 sec · South Street
11

Exit the roundabout onto South Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Street
12

Turn left onto State Street

492 ft · 9 sec · State Street
13

Turn right

125 ft · 9 sec
14

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.61 one way

$3.22 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $1.77 $3.54
premium $4.86 $1.91 $3.83
diesel $5.61 $2.21 $4.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3 0 $1.05 $0.48
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.88 $0.40
EV Truck/SUV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West Scarborough, ME

Late night in West Scarborough on Friday

Local time

2:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gorham, ME

Late night in Gorham on Friday

Local time

2:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

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

22m 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 Gorham, ME covers 10 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 1, Payne Road, Beech Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $1.61 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.
The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Gorham, ME is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Scarborough, ME to Gorham, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Scarborough, ME to Gorham, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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