Origin
Steep Falls, ME
Morning in Steep Falls on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Steep 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
44m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Steep Falls, ME
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West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
Steep Falls, ME to West Scarborough, ME is 25.2 miles and takes about 44m via Ossipee Trail West, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local road feel for the entirety of the journey, with plenty of turns. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a day trip or an easy addition to a longer itinerary, offering a simple transition between two points without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail West | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Broadturn Road | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| Pequawket Trail | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Narragansett Trail | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Long Plains Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Narragansett Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Bernard P. Rines Bypass | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail West
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steep Falls, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 11
160 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto ME 113
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Pequawket Trail
3
At end of road, turn left onto ME 25
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
4
Enter roundabout onto Bernard P. Rines Bypass
52 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bernard P. Rines Bypass
5
Continue on Bernard P. Rines Bypass
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bernard P. Rines Bypass
6
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Narragansett Street
7
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
8
Continue on US 202; ME 4
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Narragansett Trail
9
Turn left onto Long Plains Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Plains Road
10
Continue on Broadturn Road
6.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Broadturn Road
11
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 113 / Pequawket Trail
Turn right onto ME 113 / Pequawket Trail
Navigation decision point
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
At end of road, turn left onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Bernard P. Rines Bypass
Enter roundabout onto Bernard P. Rines Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
17.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Long Plains Road
Turn left onto Long Plains Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
West Scarborough, ME
Morning in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
6:05 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
8 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
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 is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with zero highway share. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so be prepared for frequent turns and a less direct path than a highway would offer. The longest stretch without a significant turn or break is 7.8 miles on Ossipee Trail West. This means you'll be constantly engaged with the road, making for a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous cruise. The transition will feel like a continuous journey through local communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Ossipee Trail West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 early in the drive near ME 113 / Pequawket Trail.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Steep Falls, 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: near the start (ME 113 / Pequawket Trail): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (Bernard P. Rines Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 25.2 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 7.8 miles on Ossipee Trail West. 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: near the start (ME 113 / Pequawket Trail): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (Bernard P. Rines Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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