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Trip from Frankfort, 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

2h 49m

Distance

129.3 mi

208 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Frankfort, ME, ME

Frankfort, ME

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census-designated place in Maine, United States

West Scarborough, ME

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Trip Overview

This 142-mile journey from Frankfort, ME, to West Scarborough, ME, will take you approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like Loggin Road, Main Road South, and Bangor Road, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $23 for this trip. The drive offers a continuous local feel, making it a good option if you prefer to stay off the main interstates. Both your starting and ending points are within the Northeast region, offering a consistent regional experience.

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

64.6 miles from Frankfort, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 50.5 mi 58m
Belfast Augusta Road 17.6 mi 21m
North Belfast Avenue 9.1 mi 13m
East Main Street 7 mi 8m
Bangor Road 6 mi 11m
Maine Turnpike 5.9 mi 6m
Route 1 4.9 mi 9m
Augusta Road 4.8 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 50.5 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort, ME and West Scarborough, ME.

1

Start on West Hill Road

115 ft · 5 sec · West Hill Road
2

Turn left onto Loggin Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Loggin Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 1A

2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Road South
4

Continue on US 1A

6.0 mi · 11 min · Bangor Road
5

Merge onto US 1; ME 3

7.0 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
6

Continue on US 1; ME 3

2.7 mi · 4 min · Searsport Avenue
7

Continue on US 1; ME 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · Route 1
8

Take the exit onto ME 3

0.3 mi · 38 sec · ME 3
9

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3

373 ft · 12 sec · ME 3
10

Merge onto ME 3

3.9 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on ME 3

4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
12

Continue on ME 3

3.4 mi · 3 min · Belfast Augusta Road East
13

Continue on ME 3

4.0 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
14

Continue on ME 3

18 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Belfast Road
16

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

8.1 mi · 11 min · North Belfast Avenue
17

Turn left onto US 202; ME 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
18

At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Bangor Street
19

Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100

159 ft · 3 sec · Memorial Drive
20

Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memorial Drive
21

Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27

401 ft · 7 sec · State Street
22

Continue on US 201; ME 27

0.2 mi · 19 sec · State Street
23

Turn right onto Capitol Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Capitol Street
24

Turn straight onto Armory Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Armory Street
25

Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
27

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
28

Merge onto I 95

5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
29

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

51 mi · 58 min · I 295
Exit 103 Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick Use the straight lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector
Exit 2 Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
31

Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9

4.2 mi · 8 min · Route 1
Use the straight lane.
32

Turn left onto ME 9

192 ft · 5 sec · Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
33

Turn right

203 ft · 14 sec
34

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour and 21-minute duration and 142-mile distance, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, as the $23 estimated cost is based on continuous driving; stopping for attractions could increase this. Since it's a local route with many turns, pay close attention to your navigation, especially on roads like Loggin Road and Bangor Road. Leaving mid-morning should give you ample time to reach West Scarborough without feeling rushed, and you'll have flexibility for spontaneous stops along the way.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Frankfort, ME, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 miles.

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 28 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 64.6 miles or 1h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Frankfort, 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 Frankfort, ME

This is one driving day of about 129.3 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Frankfort, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 50.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Augusta, ME

65 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

Brooks, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Augusta, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.6 miles from Frankfort, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Maine

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 64.6

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12074801121

Visit website

Laan-Xang Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belfast, Maine

0.5 mi

Bell the Cat

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belfast, Maine

0.9 mi

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 64.6

Augusta, Maine

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12074801121

Visit website

Laan-Xang Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 18.5

Belfast, Maine

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+12073386338

Visit website

Bell the Cat

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 18.5

Belfast, Maine

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12073382084

Visit website

Belfast Armistice Bridge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 18.5

Belfast, Maine

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15677089824

The Escape Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 120

Portland, Maine

Hours: 12–8:15 pm

+12076193775

Visit website

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 120

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12072337485

Visit website

Old Fort Western

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 64.6

Augusta, Maine

+12076262385

Visit website

Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 120

Portland, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12077741822

Visit website

Portland Observatory

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 120

Portland, Maine

+12072531800

Visit website

Old Port Historic Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 120

Portland, Maine

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+12078070009

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 120

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 129.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
19.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | ME 3

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
65.8 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
9
72.3 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | I 295

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 103 Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
7
122.8 mi into trip | ~2h 37m 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
129.2 mi into trip | ~2h 49m 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

$20.82 one way

$41.63 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $22.90 $45.80
premium $4.86 $24.76 $49.52
diesel $5.61 $28.55 $57.10

Estimated Tolls: $0.36

Maine Turnpike (5.9 mi) $0.36

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.8 0 $13.58 $6.21
Efficient EV 32.3 0 $11.31 $5.17
EV Truck/SUV 51.7 0 $18.10 $8.28

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Frankfort, ME

Late night in Frankfort on Sunday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Scarborough, ME

Late night in West Scarborough on Sunday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Augusta, ME

65 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

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

2h 49m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 80.2
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on long, straight stretches. With 0% highway share, you'll experience the local landscape continuously. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting a constant engagement with the road and its transitions. Expect the road to feel more intimate and connected to the communities you pass through, rather than a high-speed transit.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.5 mi on I 295.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 19.2 miles in near ME 3.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 129.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles (ME 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 65.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.3 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Frankfort, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.

Waterville

65.4 mi in | ~1h 30m

Bangor

65.4 mi in | ~1h 30m

Kittery

65.8 mi in | ~1h 31m

Brunswick

72.3 mi in | ~1h 38m | via I 295

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 129.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50.5 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.36 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 19.2 miles (ME 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 65.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.3 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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