Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Afternoon in West Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Stonington, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
169 mi
272 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
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6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
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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Stonington, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Stonington, ME covers 169 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 1, Scarborough Connector, Maine Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.5 miles from West Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | — | — |
| Scarborough Connector | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| ME 3 | — | — |
| Augusta Bypass | — | — |
| North Belfast Avenue | — | — |
| Belfast Road | — | — |
| Route 3 | — | — |
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 Stonington, 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
4.1 mi
·
8 min
4
Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
5
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
58 min
6
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maine Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
8
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Bypass
10
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
11
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
12
Continue on Route 3
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Route 3
13
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
14
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road West
15
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
16
Continue on Belmont Avenue
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
17
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Route 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
19
Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
20
Continue on West Main Street
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
21
Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
22
Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
23
Continue on Route 1
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 1
24
Continue on Route 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
25
Continue on Acadia Highway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Acadia Highway
26
Turn right onto Front Ridge Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Front Ridge Road
27
Turn right onto North Penobscot Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Penobscot Road
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Bay Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern Bay Road
29
Continue on Graytown Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Graytown Road
30
Continue on Snows Cove Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Snows Cove Road
31
Continue on Caterpillar Hill Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Caterpillar Hill Road
32
At the end of the road, turn right onto Byards Point Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Byards Point Road
33
Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
34
Continue on Little Deer Isle Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Deer Isle Road
35
Continue on North Deer Isle Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Deer Isle Road
36
Continue on Church Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Church Street
37
Continue on South Deer Isle Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Deer Isle Road
38
Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
39
Continue on Thurlows Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Thurlows Hill Road
40
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
41
Turn right onto School Street
335 ft
·
15 sec
·
School Street
42
Turn left onto Church Street
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.5 miles from West Scarborough, ME, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.5 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stonington, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Scarborough, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Scarborough, ME
This is one driving day of about 169 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from West Scarborough, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.5 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.21 one way
$54.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $29.93 | $59.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $32.36 | $64.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.31 | $74.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.74 | $8.11 |
| Efficient EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.79 | $6.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.66 | $10.82 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Stonington, ME
Afternoon in Stonington on Saturday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Washington, ME
85 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
3h 48m 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?
169 mi in 3h 48m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Route 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Stonington, ME is easy. At 3h 48m 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 Stonington, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 169 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Scarborough, ME to Stonington, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Stonington, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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