Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Afternoon in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Lake Arrowhead, ME
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Trip Overview
West Scarborough, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME is 23.3 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Cape Road and Broadturn Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Maine, making it a convenient local journey. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway, as the route has a 0% highway share. It's ideal for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger trip when you want to cover a short distance with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Road | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Broadturn Road | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| Portland Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Doles Ridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Bar Mills Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| New Dam Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Old Portland Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Cape Road
— 7.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Lake Arrowhead, 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
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Cape Road
8
Turn left onto Doles Ridge Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Doles Ridge Road
9
Turn left onto New Dam Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Dam Road
10
Turn right onto Old Portland Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Portland Road
11
Turn right onto Crescent Drive
267 ft
·
13 sec
·
Crescent Drive
12
Turn right onto Pioneer Circle
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pioneer Circle
13
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.2 — 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
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Old Portland Road
Turn right onto Old Portland Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Pioneer Circle
Turn right onto Pioneer Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lake Arrowhead, ME
Afternoon in Lake Arrowhead on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
9 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
47m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared to navigate frequent changes in direction as you make your way from West Scarborough to Lake Arrowhead. With a 0% highway share, you'll primarily be on local roads like Cape Road and Broadturn Road, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles on Cape Road, so most of your journey will involve managing intersections and transitions. This route offers a driving experience that is more about mindful navigation than sustained high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Cape Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 9 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 47m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 7.3 miles on Cape 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 Lake Arrowhead, 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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