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Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Edgecomb, 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 26m

Distance

59 mi

95 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Maine, United States

West Scarborough, ME

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Downtown Edgecomb, ME, ME

Edgecomb, ME

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Trip Overview

West Scarborough to Edgecomb is 59 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via I 295 and Route 1, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maine, taking you from the Northeast region towards another part of the same region. Primarily a highway-focused journey, it's a straightforward trip that should be manageable for most drivers looking for a direct route. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the interstate before transitioning to a more local road. Consider this trip if you need a quick, efficient way to get between these two points without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 26.2 mi 31m
Mill Street 9.2 mi 13m
Route 1 6.2 mi 9m
US 1 4.1 mi 8m
Bath Road 4 mi 7m
Boothbay Road 3.4 mi 5m
Scarborough Connector 2.1 mi 2m
Main Street 1.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 26.2 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Edgecomb, ME.

1

Start on this road

25 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto US 1

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Route 1
3

Continue on US 1; ME 9

4.1 mi · 8 min · US 1; ME 9
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector
5

Merge onto I 295

26 mi · 31 min · I 295
6

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min
Exit 28 Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on US 1

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto Mill Street

9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on US 1

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
10

Continue on US 1

4.9 mi · 6 min · Route 1
11

Continue on US 1

4.0 mi · 7 min · Bath Road
12

Continue on US 1; ME 27

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
13

Continue on US 1; ME 27

1.1 mi · 1 min · Route 1
14

Turn slight right onto ME 27

3.4 mi · 5 min · Boothbay Road
15

Arrive at destination

ME 27

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

30 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

Portland, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Freeport, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from West Scarborough, 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 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1 / Route 1

Turn left onto US 1 / Route 1

Navigation decision point

4
4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | Scarborough Connector

Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3
6.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 295

Merge onto I 295

Merge point - match speed before joining

8
32.5 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 28 Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
5
34.9 mi into trip | ~47m in | Mill Street

Turn left onto Mill Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.50 one way

$19.00 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $10.45 $20.90
premium $4.86 $11.30 $22.60
diesel $5.61 $13.03 $26.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.7 0 $6.19 $2.83
Efficient EV 14.8 0 $5.16 $2.36
EV Truck/SUV 23.6 0 $8.26 $3.78

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West Scarborough, ME

Late night in West Scarborough on Sunday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edgecomb, ME

Late night in Edgecomb on Sunday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Brunswick, ME

30 mi in

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

1 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

1h 26m 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 offers a highway-focused drive, with 62% of it on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 26.2 miles on I 295, allowing for consistent speed and minimal interruptions. As you progress, the highway portion will give way to local roads like Mill Street and Route 1, which will naturally slow your pace. Expect a mix of open highway driving and navigating through more populated areas as you approach your destination. The transition from interstate to a more scenic, albeit still direct, route is a key characteristic of this journey.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on I 295.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Mill Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Route 1.

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 1h 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between West Scarborough, ME and Edgecomb, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.

Bath

32.5 mi in | ~42m

Coastal Route

32.5 mi in | ~42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 59 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on I 295. 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 (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining.

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 Edgecomb, 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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