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Trip from Limington, 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

44m

Distance

22.7 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

Downtown Limington, ME, ME

Limington, ME

Isis Coronado

census-designated place in Maine, United States

West Scarborough, ME

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Trip Overview

This 22.7-mile journey from Limington to West Scarborough, Maine, is a manageable 44-minute drive, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Long Plains Road and Broadturn Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $4, and with no designated stops, the flexibility is yours. This route offers a straightforward connection within the Northeast region, specifically within Maine, for a simple point-to-point drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Plains Road 8.2 mi 15m
Broadturn Road 6.1 mi 14m
Saco Road 3.5 mi 6m
Ossipee Trail 2.9 mi 4m
Sokokis Avenue 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Long Plains Road — 8.2 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on ME 11

2.0 mi · 3 min · Sokokis Avenue
2

Turn right onto ME 25; ME 117

2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail
3

Enter roundabout onto Saco Road

17 ft · 0 sec · Saco Road
4

Continue on Saco Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Saco Road
5

Continue on Long Plains Road

8.2 mi · 15 min · Long Plains Road
6

Continue on Broadturn Road

6.1 mi · 14 min · Broadturn Road
7

Turn right

203 ft · 14 sec
8

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | ME 25; ME 117 / Ossipee Trail

Turn right onto ME 25; ME 117 / Ossipee Trail

Navigation decision point

4
4.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | Saco Road

Enter roundabout onto Saco Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
22.6 mi into trip | ~44m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.65 one way

$7.31 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.02 $8.04
premium $4.86 $4.35 $8.69
diesel $5.61 $5.01 $10.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91
EV Truck/SUV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Limington, ME

Morning in Limington on Sunday

Local time

7:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Scarborough, ME

Morning in West Scarborough on Sunday

Local time

7:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Light Rain

S 10 mph 87% 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

18 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

44m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by its non-highway nature. With 0% highway share, you'll be engaged with the road, especially given the longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.2 miles on Long Plains Road. The drive will likely feel more intimate and connected to the local landscape rather than a high-speed transit. Its profile suggests a need for attention to navigation as you weave through local thoroughfares.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Long Plains Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near ME 25; ME 117 / Ossipee Trail.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Limington, ME to West Scarborough, ME is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (ME 25; ME 117 / Ossipee Trail): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (Saco Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 22.7 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Long Plains Road. 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 2 miles (ME 25; ME 117 / Ossipee Trail): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (Saco Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.6 miles: 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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