Origin
South Portland Gardens, ME
Late night in South Portland Gardens on Sunday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Portland Gardens, 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
14m
Distance
7.1 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Portland Gardens, ME
Brett Sayles
West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
South Portland Gardens to West Scarborough is 7.1 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Route 1, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop that offers a mixed drive experience, meaning you'll encounter a variety of road types. This route is ideal for those looking for a brief journey, perhaps as part of a larger itinerary or for a quick local errand. Given its short duration, you won't need much planning, making it a flexible option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Scarborough Connector | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Westbrook Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Devereaux Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Western Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Point Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 1
— 4.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on Devereaux Circle
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Devereaux Circle
2
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Westbrook Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9
208 ft
·
7 sec
·
Western Avenue
4
Continue on ME 9
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Westbrook Street
5
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Scarborough
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto Scarborough Connector
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
8
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.1 — 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
|
Westbrook Street
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ME 9 / Western Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9 / Western Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward Scarborough
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Scarborough
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Turn left onto ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
12:30 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
4 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
14m 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 drive is characterized by its mixed nature, with 59% of it on highway. You'll encounter stretches on Route 1, the Scarborough Connector, and Broadway, offering varied driving conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 4.2 miles on Route 1. Expect to transition between faster-paced sections and potentially slower, more local road segments as you navigate the 7.1 miles. The profile suggests a dynamic journey rather than a monotonous one.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Route 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Westbrook Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Westbrook Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (ME 9 / Western Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: 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.
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 South Portland Gardens, ME to West Scarborough, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Scarborough along the way.
Scarborough
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Route 1. 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 0.2 miles (Westbrook Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (ME 9 / Western Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: 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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