West Scarborough, ME to Greenville, ME is 163.7 miles and takes about 3h 28m via Maine Turnpike and I-295, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Maine, offering a straightforward path north. Given its manageable length and predominantly highway profile, it’s a good option for a single-day drive. Plan for around 3.5 hours of actual driving time, not including any stops you might make.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.8 miles from West Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
53.6 mi
58m
I 295
50.4 mi
58m
Greenville Road
10.2 mi
15m
North Dexter Road
9.4 mi
14m
Main Road
6.3 mi
9m
Dexter Road
5.9 mi
8m
Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi
7m
Moosehead Lake Road
4.2 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 53.6 mi, about 58m
Traffic on I-295
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 78 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,550 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,104
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Greenville, 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
50 mi·58 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95
54 mi·58 min·Maine Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 157Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
8
Keep slight left at fork
112 ft·6 sec
9
Turn left onto ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi·1 min·Ox Bow Road
10
Enter roundabout onto ME 7; ME 11
120 ft·2 sec·Moosehead Trail
11
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
4.7 mi·6 min·Moosehead Trail
12
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
1.4 mi·2 min·Newport Road
13
Continue on ME 7; ME 11; ME 43
5.9 mi·8 min·Dexter Road
14
Continue on ME 7
1.2 mi·1 min·Corinna Road
15
Continue on ME 7
1.0 mi·1 min·Spring Street
16
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·Church Street
17
Turn left onto ME 23
290 ft·4 sec·Dam Street
18
Continue on ME 23
0.6 mi·52 sec·Grove Street
19
Continue on Crockett Road
418 ft·7 sec·Crockett Road
20
Turn straight onto ME 23
9.4 mi·14 min·North Dexter Road
21
Continue on ME 23
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
22
Continue on ME 23
0.1 mi·18 sec·Bridge Street
23
Turn left onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16
1.3 mi·1 min·Water Street
24
Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150
491 ft·10 sec·South Main Street
25
Turn right onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16
0.9 mi·1 min·Elm Street
26
Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16
6.3 mi·9 min·Main Road
27
Continue on ME 6; ME 15
4.1 mi·6 min·Tenney Hill Road
28
Continue on ME 6; ME 15
10 mi·15 min·Greenville Road
29
Continue on ME 6; ME 15
4.2 mi·6 min·Moosehead Lake Road
30
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
191 ft·8 sec·Pleasant Street
31
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just under 3.5 hours, this drive is easily achievable in a single day. Leaving West Scarborough in the morning will give you ample time to reach Greenville with daylight to spare. The route is mostly highway, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, especially considering the longest stretch of 53.6 miles. A single stop should be sufficient for a break or to refuel. Since it’s a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart later in the day if needed, but an earlier start is always recommended for maximizing your time upon arrival.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.8 miles from West Scarborough, ME, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.6 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 36 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.8 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Scarborough, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Scarborough, ME
This is one driving day of about 163.7 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from West Scarborough, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 53.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 110.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
5
6.3 mi into trip|~11m in|I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
110.3 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
5
110.6 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.57 one way
$57.14 round trip
$4.43/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.93
$31.80
$63.60
premium
$5.30
$34.16
$68.33
diesel
$6.18
$39.82
$79.65
Estimated Tolls: $3.21
Maine Turnpike
(53.6 mi)$3.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.1
0
$17.19
$7.86
Efficient EV
40.9
0
$14.32
$6.55
EV Truck/SUV
65.5
0
$22.92
$10.48
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Morning
in West Scarborough on Monday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Sunny
SW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Greenville, ME
Morning
in Greenville on Monday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Sunny
SW 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
57°F
Augusta, ME
82 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
3 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
3h 28m 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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 45.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 66% of the drive on high-speed roads like the Maine Turnpike and I-295. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on the Maine Turnpike, covering 53.6 miles. After leaving the major highways, you'll transition to Greenville Road for the remainder of your trip. Expect a primarily highway driving experience for the majority of the 163.7-mile distance.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.6 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Route 1.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 163.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.2 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,087 ft32 ft
Total Climb
1,392 ft
Total Descent
416 ft
Highest Point
1,087 ft
~152 mi in
Elevation Range
1,055 ft
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 Greenville, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Dexter along the way.
Greenville is a very small city in the Highlands region of Maine. It only has a year-round population of 1,400 (2020), with a seasonal population of over 6,000.
Top landmarks
•Katahdin — American ship
•William M. Shaw House — Historic building and inn in Greenville, Maine
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 163.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.21 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.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Greenville, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.
