Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Harrison, ME
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West Scarborough to Harrison is 49 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Roosevelt Trail, 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 itself. You'll primarily be on surface roads for this relatively short drive, making it a straightforward excursion. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick drive with minimal commitment, perfect for a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 24.7 mi | 35m |
| Maine Turnpike | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Bridgton Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Harrison Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| US 1 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Harrison, ME.
Start on this road
Turn left onto US 1
Continue on US 1; ME 9
Turn left onto Haigis Parkway
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Turn left onto US 302
Continue on US 302
Continue on US 302
Enter roundabout onto US 302
Continue on US 302
Continue on US 302
Continue on Harrison Road
Continue on Bridgton Road
Continue on Main Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 1 / Route 1
Navigation decision point
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
Take the exit toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 302 / Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| premium | $5.29 | $10.20 | $20.41 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in West Scarborough on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued May 22 at 1:56AM EDT until May 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Destination
Afternoon in Harrison on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Areas Of Frost
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued May 22 at 1:56AM EDT until May 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 17% on highways. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch on Roosevelt Trail, covering 24.7 miles. Expect to transition from highway driving to local roads fairly early in your trip. The route offers a cruising feel rather than high-speed travel, with more frequent intersections and slower speeds as you get closer to your destination.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 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.
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 49 miles you will encounter 10 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 5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
485 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
478 ft
~42 mi in
Elevation Range
414 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Scarborough, ME to Harrison, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
Founded 1805
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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