Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Richmond, ME
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The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Richmond, ME covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.1 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 41.1 mi | 47m |
| US 1 | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Richmond, ME.
Start on this road
Turn left onto US 1
Continue on US 1; ME 9
Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto 197
At end of road, turn right onto ME 24
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 1 / Route 1
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto ME 24 / South Front Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in West Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Afternoon in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
53°F
Yarmouth, ME
26 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
51.5 mi in 1h 9m, mostly highway — 41.1 mi of that is on I 295.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 1. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Route 1.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Scarborough, ME to Richmond, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Litchfield along the way.
Litchfield
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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