Origin
Chisholm, ME
Late night in Chisholm on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chisholm, 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 24m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 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 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chisholm, ME
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West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
Chisholm to West Scarborough is 70.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, and Federal Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Maine, making it a straightforward drive. You'll encounter a mixed driving profile, suggesting you won't be on one type of road for the entire journey. With a recommended one-day duration and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely day trip without significant planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 31.6 mi | 35m |
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Federal Road | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Route 1 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 31.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisholm, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 4
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto ME 4
510 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
4
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
5
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
6
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Minot Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
15
Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 35.1 miles from Chisholm, 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 28.8 and 70.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
34.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
42.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Scarborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
6
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
$11.30 one way
$22.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.43 | $24.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
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: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Late night in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
1h 24m 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 drive offers a varied experience, with 49% of it being highway driving. You'll navigate stretches on the Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, and Federal Road, creating a mixed profile. The longest continuous section of highway driving spans 31.6 miles on the Maine Turnpike. Expect the road conditions to shift, moving from faster-paced highway segments to potentially more local road conditions as you progress towards your destination.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 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?
7/10
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 28.8 miles in near ME 4 / Union Street Bypass.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 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 28.8 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.3 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): 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 Chisholm, ME to West Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Scarborough along the way.
Scarborough
66.2 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). 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.
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 28.8 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.3 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): 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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