Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Naples, ME
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West Scarborough to Naples is 36.6 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Roosevelt Trail and Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, mostly on surface roads, making it an easy addition to a longer trip or a standalone excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 21.3 mi | 31m |
| Maine Turnpike | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| US 1 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Route 1 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Naples, 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
Turn right onto Kents Landing
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.3 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
$6.10 one way
$12.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $6.77 | $13.53 |
| premium | $5.07 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
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
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in West Scarborough on Saturday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Areas Of Fog
Destination
Late night in Naples on Saturday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Areas Of Fog
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 23% of the route on highways. You'll experience a 21.3-mile stretch on Roosevelt Trail, which is the longest continuous section without a major change in road type. Expect more frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you transition from the highway to local roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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
404 ft
Total Descent
185 ft
Highest Point
405 ft
~31.3 mi in
Elevation Range
344 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 Naples, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
Founded 1790
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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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