Origin
Waldoboro, ME
Morning in Waldoboro on Sunday
Local time
10:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waldoboro, 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 45m
Distance
72.3 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waldoboro, ME
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West Scarborough, ME
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Trip Overview
This 73.1-mile journey from Waldoboro, ME, to West Scarborough, ME, is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via Jefferson Street and the Atlantic Highway, both part of the well-traveled Route 1, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $12, making it an economical option for a short excursion within the Northeast region. This route offers a relaxed pace, perfect for a leisurely drive without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.1 miles from Waldoboro, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 25.1 mi | 30m |
| Route 1 | 23.2 mi | 35m |
| Leeman Highway | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Atlantic Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 25.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldoboro, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 220
7 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Atlantic Highway
4
Continue on US 1
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 1
5
Continue on US 1
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Route 1
6
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn straight onto US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
9
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 1
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Leeman Highway
11
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
14
Merge onto I 295
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
16
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 24 minutes, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but consider an early start to potentially avoid local traffic, especially if traveling during peak seasons. With 0% highway share and a fuel cost of about $12, you won't need extensive planning for fuel stops. Keep an eye out for the numerous turns that define this route; it's a good idea to have your GPS ready or be comfortable with navigation to smoothly transition between Jefferson Street and the Atlantic Highway.
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 36.1 miles from Waldoboro, ME, or about 55m 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 55m 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 28m
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 Waldoboro, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Waldoboro, ME
This is one driving day of about 72.3 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Waldoboro, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Waldoboro, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 72.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1 / Atlantic Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Atlantic Highway
Navigation decision point
6
39.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
5
40.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m 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
72.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m 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
$11.64 one way
$23.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
West Scarborough, ME
Morning in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
10:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Areas Of Fog
0 mph
49% chance
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
36 mi in
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
9 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 45m 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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 12.5
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its profile. With a 0% highway share, you'll be sticking to surface streets and local roads like Jefferson Street and the Atlantic Highway for the entire 73.1 miles. There isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, suggesting frequent intersections and changes in direction will be part of the experience. This characteristic means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it a more dynamic driving experience than a typical highway cruise.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Route 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 1 / Atlantic Highway.
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 72.3 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 0.5 miles (US 1 / Atlantic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 39.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Waldoboro, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Portland, Scarborough and Old Orchard.
Portland
39.1 mi in
|
~1h
Scarborough
65.9 mi in
|
~1h 33m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Old Orchard
65.9 mi in
|
~1h 33m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 0.5 miles (US 1 / Atlantic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 39.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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