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Trip from Livermore Falls, 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

1h 24m

Distance

69.7 mi

112 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Livermore Falls, ME

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census-designated place in Maine, United States

West Scarborough, ME

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Trip Overview

Livermore Falls to West Scarborough is 69.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The drive is a mixed bag, incorporating both highway speeds and more local road driving. With a short duration and manageable fuel costs, it's a straightforward journey for a single day, making it a practical option for a quick transition between locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 31.6 mi 35m
Auburn Road 12.7 mi 14m
Federal Road 9.5 mi 10m
Washington Street 4.1 mi 5m
Center Street 2.9 mi 3m
Turner Road 2.9 mi 3m
Route 1 1.7 mi 3m
Haigis Parkway 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 31.6 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Church Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Church Street
2

Continue on Church Street

73 ft · 2 sec · Church Street
3

Turn right onto ME 17

198 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto ME 4

510 ft · 6 sec · Bridge Street
5

Continue on ME 4

9.5 mi · 10 min · Federal Road
6

Continue on ME 4

13 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
7

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
8

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Center Street
9

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

0.7 mi · 50 sec · Minot Avenue
11

Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100

4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
14

Merge onto I 95

7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

24 mi · 27 min · Maine Turnpike
16

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 42 Toward Scarborough
17

Continue on Haigis Parkway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Haigis Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Turn right onto US 1; ME 9

1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto ME 9

192 ft · 5 sec · Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right

203 ft · 14 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lewiston, ME

35 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

Turner, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Auburn, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Livermore Falls, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 69.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 17 / Main Street

Turn right onto ME 17 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 4 / Bridge Street

Turn left onto ME 4 / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

6
28.3 mi into trip | ~32m in | ME 4 / Union Street Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
65.7 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward Scarborough

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 42 Toward Scarborough
6
69.6 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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

$11.22 one way

$22.44 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.35 $24.69
premium $4.86 $13.35 $26.69
diesel $5.61 $15.39 $30.78

Estimated Tolls: $1.89

Maine Turnpike (31.6 mi) $1.89

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$2

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.9 0 $7.32 $3.35
Efficient EV 17.4 0 $6.10 $2.79
EV Truck/SUV 27.9 0 $9.76 $4.46

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 15, 2026

Origin

Livermore Falls, ME

Morning in Livermore Falls on Sunday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Scarborough, ME

Morning in West Scarborough on Sunday

Local time

6:22 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

15 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

1h 24m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with about 50% of the journey on highway. You'll encounter stretches on the Maine Turnpike, which provides a faster pace, interspersed with sections on Auburn Road and Federal Road that offer a different feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 31.6 miles on the Maine Turnpike, allowing for a sustained period of highway travel. As you progress, expect the character of the drive to shift between these more open highway sections and potentially more built-up or residential areas.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on Maine Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 0.2 miles in near ME 17 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (ME 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (ME 4 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Livermore Falls, ME to West Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Scarborough along the way.

Scarborough

65.7 mi in | ~1h 15m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.89 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.

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 0.2 miles (ME 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (ME 4 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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