Origin
Gorham, ME
Late night in Gorham on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, 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
22m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gorham, ME
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West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
Gorham, ME to West Scarborough, ME is 9.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via South Street, Broadturn Road, and Mitchell Hill Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip entirely within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with many turns, making it feel more like navigating through neighborhoods than a typical highway journey. Given its brevity, it’s an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Broadturn Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Mitchell Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Holmes Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Burnham Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Street
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
491 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn right onto South Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto ME 114
178 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Street
5
Continue on ME 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
6
Turn left onto ME 22
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
County Road
7
Turn right onto Burnham Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnham Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Mitchell Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Mitchell Hill Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Holmes Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Holmes Road
10
Turn left onto Broadturn Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadturn Road
11
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / State Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Street
Turn right onto South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
ME 114 / South Street
Enter roundabout onto ME 114 / South Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
ME 22 / County Road
Turn left onto ME 22 / County Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Mitchell Hill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Mitchell Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 10 mph
7% chance
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
5 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
22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with zero highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles on South Street. You should anticipate frequent turns and changes in road direction, so staying attentive to your navigation is key. The roads you'll be using, including Broadturn Road and Mitchell Hill Road, suggest a journey through more developed or residential areas rather than open countryside.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on South Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; ME 4 / State Street.
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 9.8 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (US 202; ME 4 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (ME 114 / South Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on South Street. 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: near the start (US 202; ME 4 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (ME 114 / South Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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