Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Late night in West Scarborough on Thursday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Greene, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Scarborough, ME
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Greene, ME
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Trip Overview
West Scarborough to Greene is 49.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mostly highway experience for the majority of this relatively short drive. It’s a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick local excursion when you don't have a lot of time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 31.7 mi | 35m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Route 202 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Minot Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 31.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Greene, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; ME 9
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
12
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Minot Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
14
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
16
Turn right onto Patten Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Patten Road
17
Turn left onto Main Street
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.5 — 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
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
4
27.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.18 one way
$16.36 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| premium | $5.07 | $9.79 | $19.59 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.90
Maine Turnpike
(31.7 mi)
$1.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Greene, ME
Late night in Greene on Thursday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Minot, ME
25 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
15 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 1m 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 mostly highway, with 77% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 31.7 miles on the Maine Turnpike before transitioning to surface streets like Main Street and Washington Street. Given the highway profile, anticipate a straightforward drive with fewer turns, likely involving merging and exiting in the early and later portions of your trip.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.7 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Route 1.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.1 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: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
359 ft
64 ft
Total Climb
469 ft
Total Descent
220 ft
Highest Point
359 ft
~21 mi in
Elevation Range
295 ft
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 West Scarborough, ME to Greene, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
5 mi in
|
~8m
|
via I 95
About the Cities
Starting in West Scarborough, ME
Full guide →Arriving in Greene, ME
Full guide →Founded 1778
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.7 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.90 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Greene, 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: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greene, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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