Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Late night in West Scarborough on Friday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Kennebunk, ME
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Kennebunk, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Kennebunk, ME covers 18.1 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 1, Portland Road, Flag Pond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 29m drive with frequent turns across 18.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Kennebunk, ME is easy. At 29m 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 Kennebunk, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | — | — |
| Portland Road | — | — |
| Flag Pond Road | — | — |
| Jenkins Road | — | — |
| Buxton Road | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| ME 35 | — | — |
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 Kennebunk, ME.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
75 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto Route 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
4
Continue on Portland Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Portland Road
5
Turn right onto Flag Pond Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Flag Pond Road
6
Turn left onto Jenkins Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Jenkins Road
7
Turn left onto Buxton Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Buxton Road
8
Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
9
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
11
Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
12
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
1 min
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewive Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Alewive Road
14
Turn left onto Fletcher Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Fletcher Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fletcher Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Fletcher Street
17
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
18
Continue on York Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
York Street
19
Turn right onto Friend Street
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
Friend Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Kennebunk, ME
Late night in Kennebunk on Friday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
12 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
29m 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 Kennebunk, ME covers 18.1 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 1, Portland Road, Flag Pond Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 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 $2.91 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 Kennebunk, ME is easy. At 29m 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 Kennebunk, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Scarborough, ME to Kennebunk, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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