Origin
City of Portland, ME
Late night in City of Portland on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Portland, ME to West Scarborough, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
Portland, ME to West Scarborough, ME is 14.4 miles and takes about 44m via Route 1, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick transition between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and ease of navigation, perfect for a brief journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Commercial Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Seashore Avenue | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| I 295 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 1
— 4.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
3
Continue on Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
4
Continue on Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Welch Street
6
Continue on Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
7
Continue
187 ft
·
14 sec
8
Turn right onto Maine State Pier
74 ft
·
30 sec
·
Maine State Pier
9
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Maine State Pier
10
Turn left onto US 1A
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Commercial Street
11
Continue on US 1A
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Fore River Parkway
12
Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
13
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
15
Merge onto I 295
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
17
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Seashore Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Welch Street
At end of road, turn left onto Welch Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Maine State Pier
Turn right onto Maine State Pier
Navigation decision point
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Scarborough Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
9 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
44m 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 route features a mixed drive with 35% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster-paced travel and local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.2 miles on Route 1, providing a sustained segment of consistent driving before potential changes. As you progress, expect the character of the road to vary, transitioning between more open stretches and potentially more developed or slower-paced areas, characteristic of coastal Maine.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Route 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Seashore Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 14.4 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 0.6 miles (Seashore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Welch Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.8 miles (Maine State Pier): Navigation decision point.
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.
Between City of Portland, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Scarborough and Old Orchard.
Scarborough
7.9 mi in
|
~33m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Old Orchard
7.9 mi in
|
~33m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Route 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.6 miles (Seashore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Welch Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.8 miles (Maine State Pier): Navigation decision point.
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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