Origin
Canton, ME
Afternoon in Canton on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, ME to West Scarborough, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
67 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, ME
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West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
Spanning 67 miles through the Northeast, this drive connects Canton to West Scarborough in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. It serves as a straightforward, efficient journey that is best suited for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the entire excursion, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Since both the origin and destination are located within Maine, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travels. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short getaway, the route is simple enough to complete without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 31.6 mi | 35m |
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Turner Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Turner Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Canton Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Route 1 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 31.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 108
277 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Continue on ME 108
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner Street
3
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Turner Road
4
Continue on ME 108
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canton Road
5
Merge onto ME 4
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Road
6
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
7
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
8
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Minot Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Maine Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
17
Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Canton, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 66.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
ME 4 / Federal Road
Merge onto ME 4 / Federal Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
30.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Scarborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
6
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Turn left onto ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.79 one way
$21.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.79 | $29.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.89
Maine Turnpike
(31.6 mi)
$1.89
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
West Scarborough, ME
Afternoon in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
34 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
14 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 22m 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?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from local roads like Auburn Road and Washington Street onto the faster Maine Turnpike. With a highway share of 52%, you will spend a significant portion of the drive navigating higher-speed traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 31.6 miles on the Maine Turnpike, providing a steady rhythm before you return to local routes. You should anticipate a shift in pace as you move off the main interstate and onto the secondary roads that guide you into West Scarborough. The combination of highway efficiency and local road navigation creates a balanced driving experience.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near ME 4 / Federal Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 5.8 miles (ME 4 / Federal Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25.6 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Canton, ME to West Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Scarborough along the way.
Scarborough
63 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 67 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.89 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Scarborough, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 5.8 miles (ME 4 / Federal Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25.6 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Scarborough, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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