Origin
Falmouth Foreside, ME
Morning in Falmouth Foreside on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falmouth Foreside, 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
27m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falmouth Foreside, ME
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West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
Falmouth Foreside to West Scarborough is 16 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Route 1 and US 1, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Maine, making it an easy local excursion. The drive is mostly highway-focused, so you can expect a relatively quick transit between these two points. It’s a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic change without committing to a long haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| US 1 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Foreside Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Veranda Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Martin Point Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pine Point Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 1
— 5.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth Foreside, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 88
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Foreside Road
2
Turn straight onto US 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
3
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Martin Point Bridge
4
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Veranda Street
5
Take the ramp onto US 1
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
7
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1
Take the ramp onto US 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
3
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Turn left onto ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.15 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Morning in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
6:23 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
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
27m 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 is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the journey on main roads like Route 1 and US 1. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch for about 5.4 miles on Route 1, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route incorporates Foreside Road, which might offer a slight change in scenery or speed before rejoining the main arteries. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency and directness over winding backroads.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Route 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 1 and US 1. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near US 1.
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 16 miles you will encounter 5 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 4.3 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Falmouth Foreside, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Scarborough and Old Orchard.
Scarborough
9.5 mi in
|
~15m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Old Orchard
9.5 mi in
|
~15m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 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 4.3 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here.
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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