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Trip Overview
Rockland, ME to West Scarborough, ME is 87.6 miles and takes about 2h 5m via I 295 and Route 1, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that offers a mix of coastal highway and interstate travel. With only 87.6 miles to cover, you'll find this route quite manageable, allowing for a relaxed pace. Consider this a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively short journey between these two points in Maine.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Rockland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
25.1 mi
30m
Route 1
23.2 mi
35m
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi
18m
Leeman Highway
9.2 mi
13m
Bath Road
4 mi
7m
Main Street
3.3 mi
5m
New County Road
2.2 mi
2m
Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 25.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on US 1
16 ft·6 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto Museum Street
486 ft·26 sec·Museum Street
3
Turn left onto US 1
0.1 mi·11 sec·Union Street
4
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Park Street
5
Turn straight onto US 1
0.4 mi·43 sec·Payne Avenue
6
Continue on US 1
2.2 mi·2 min·New County Road
7
Continue on US 1; ME 131
1.8 mi·2 min·Main Street
8
Continue on US 1
13 mi·18 min·Atlantic Highway
9
Continue on US 1
5.4 mi·7 min·Route 1
10
Continue on US 1
8.7 mi·12 min·Route 1
11
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
12
Turn straight onto US 1
4.0 mi·7 min·Bath Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi·6 min·Route 1
14
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
15
Continue on US 1
9.2 mi·13 min·Leeman Highway
16
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi·2 min·Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·41 sec
18
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi·2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
19
Merge onto I 295
25 mi·30 min·I 295
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Scarborough Connector
Exit 2Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
21
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
4.2 mi·8 min·Route 1
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft·5 sec·Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right
203 ft·14 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 5m duration, this is a trip best tackled in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Rockland in the morning should get you to West Scarborough with plenty of afternoon time. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 25.1 miles on I 295, so plan for fuel and potential rest stops before or after that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $14, and it’s always wise to top off when you see a convenient station on Route 1.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.8 miles from Rockland, ME, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.1 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
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 Rockland, 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 Rockland, ME
This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Rockland, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 25.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 87.5 — 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|Museum Street
Turn left onto Museum Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 1 / Union Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
6
54.4 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
7
81.1 mi into trip|~1h 53m 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
87.5 mi into trip|~2h 5m 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
$14.10 one way
$28.20 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.52
$31.03
premium
$4.86
$16.78
$33.55
diesel
$5.61
$19.34
$38.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.20
$4.20
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
EV Truck/SUV
35
0
$12.26
$5.61
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Rockland, ME
Late night
in Rockland on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Scarborough, ME
Late night
in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
2 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
2h 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 55% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of efficient interstate travel on I 295, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 25.1 miles. Interspersed with the faster highway driving, you'll also navigate local roads like Route 1 and the Atlantic Highway. This blend means you'll get a taste of both speed and more local-road scenery as you make your way south. The character of the drive shifts between the open feel of the interstate and the more varied landscape of the coastal routes.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on I 295.
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 early in the drive near Museum Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 87.6 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: near the start (Museum Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 54.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Rockland, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland, Scarborough and Old Orchard.
Portland
54.4 mi in|~1h 20m
Scarborough
81.1 mi in|~1h 53m|via Scarborough Connector
Old Orchard
81.1 mi in|~1h 53m|via Scarborough Connector
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 87.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 25.1 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. 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: near the start (Museum Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 54.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
