Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Afternoon in West Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
2:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Hallowell, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Hallowell, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Hallowell, ME covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, Maine Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.2 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 49.2 mi | 56m |
| US 1 | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Maine Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Water Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Lewiston Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Cobbossee Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 49.2 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Hallowell, 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
49 mi
·
56 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 51
Toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
7
Turn right onto ME 9; ME 126
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewiston Road
8
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cobbossee Avenue
9
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Lewiston Road
10
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Street
11
Turn straight onto Water Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
12
Turn left onto US 201
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bridge Street
13
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Avenue
14
Continue on US 201; ME 27
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
15
Turn left onto Central Street
189 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Street
16
Arrive at destination
Central Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from West Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.8 — 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
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Scarborough Connector
Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
4
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 201 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto US 201 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.18 | $22.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.08 | $24.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Hallowell, ME
Afternoon in Hallowell on Saturday
Local time
2:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Yarmouth, ME
32 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
7 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
1h 19m 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?
63.1 mi in 1h 19m, mostly highway — 49.2 mi of that is on I 295.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.2 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 1. 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 19m drive. You will face about 8 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. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Hallowell, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Gardiner along the way.
Gardiner
55.5 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.2 miles on I 295. 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; at 4.2 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hallowell, ME before heading back.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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