Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Night in West Scarborough on Friday
Local time
11:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Scarborough, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9m
Distance
4.3 mi
7 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
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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Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 4.3 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Black Point Road, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 4.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 9m highway drive covering 4.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 1 and Black Point Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 2.9 miles on US 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
94 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
107 ft
Total Descent
142 ft
Highest Point
94 ft
~3.1 mi in
Elevation Range
87 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Black Point Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Route 1.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 9m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese 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
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
ME 207 / Black Point Road
Turn right onto ME 207 / Black Point Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Scarborough, 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
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1; ME 9
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
5
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.69 one way
$1.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $0.76 | $1.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $0.82 | $1.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.21 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.38 | $0.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Scarborough, ME
Night in Scarborough on Friday
Local time
11:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 mph
16% chance
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
3 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
9m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 4.3 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Black Point Road, Route 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.2 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 $0.69 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 Scarborough, ME is easy. At 9m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (ME 207 / Black Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Scarborough, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 94 ft elevation with about 107 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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