Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Morning in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Hollis Center, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Hollis Center, ME
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Trip Overview
West Scarborough, ME to Hollis Center, ME is 12.1 miles and takes about 25m via Broadturn Road, Portland Road, and Bar Mills Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns, characteristic of many New England backroads. The minimal distance and duration suggest this is an easy day trip or an add-on to a larger itinerary in the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadturn Road | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| Portland Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Bar Mills Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cape Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Route 1 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadturn Road
— 6.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Hollis Center, ME.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 1
136 ft
·
15 sec
·
Route 1
3
Turn left onto Broadturn Road
6.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Broadturn Road
4
Turn left onto Portland Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
5
Continue on ME 4A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on ME 4A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bar Mills Road
7
Turn right onto ME 117
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Cape Road
8
Arrive at destination
ME 117
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — 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
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadturn Road
Turn left onto Broadturn Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Portland Road
Turn left onto Portland Road
Navigation decision point
3
11.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
ME 117 / Cape Road
Turn right onto ME 117 / Cape Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.90 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hollis Center, ME
Morning in Hollis Center on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
25m 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 defined by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with no highway share to speak of. You'll navigate primarily on roads like Broadturn Road, Portland Road, and Bar Mills Road, experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles on Broadturn Road, offering a brief period of steady progress before the next turn. This driving experience is more about navigating local roads than covering ground quickly.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Broadturn Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 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; near the start (Broadturn Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Portland Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Broadturn Road. 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; near the start (Broadturn Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Portland Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hollis Center, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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