Origin
North Windham, ME
Evening in North Windham on Sunday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Windham, 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
34m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Windham, ME
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West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip across southern Maine, this 22.4-mile jaunt from North Windham to West Scarborough is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the journey in about 34 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting around $4 for fuel will cover your transit across these Northeast locales. Because the drive is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a practical connection between two inland and coastal-adjacent points, offering a hassle-free experience for commuters or casual travelers alike.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Maine Turnpike | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Route 1 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pine Point Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Windham, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on US 302
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto US 302
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
3
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
4
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
5
Continue on US 302
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Riverside Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
446 ft
·
10 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
11
Continue on Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail toward US 302: Portland
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 302: Portland
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Riverside Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Scarborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward Scarborough
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$3.61 one way
$7.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Maine Turnpike
(5.3 mi)
$0.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 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 | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
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.
Destination
West Scarborough, ME
Evening in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
5:55 PM
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
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
34m 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 mixed driving experience as you navigate a combination of local routes and faster thoroughfares. Your path includes stretches on the Roosevelt Trail, Bridgton Road, and a segment on the Maine Turnpike. While 38% of your journey takes place on highways, you will encounter varying road types that keep the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind. The longest uninterrupted section you will face is 7.1 miles along the Roosevelt Trail, providing a predictable pace before you transition to other segments. Overall, the route balances localized driving with brief highway intervals to get you to your destination efficiently.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Roosevelt Trail.
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 2.9 miles in near US 302 / Roosevelt Trail.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles (Riverside Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
296 ft
35 ft
Total Climb
77 ft
Total Descent
309 ft
Highest Point
296 ft
~1.6 mi in
Elevation Range
261 ft
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.
On the drive from North Windham, ME to West Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Scarborough along the way.
Scarborough
18.4 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Roosevelt Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.32 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 2.9 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles (Riverside Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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