Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Morning in West Scarborough on Wednesday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Scarborough, ME to Porter, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Porter, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Porter, ME covers 35.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ossipee Trail West, Long Plains Road, Broadturn Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Ossipee Trail West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail West | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Long Plains Road | 8.2 mi | 15m |
| Broadturn Road | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| Saco Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Maple Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Bridge Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Federal Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail West
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Porter, 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
Continue on Long Plains Road
8.2 mi
·
15 min
·
Long Plains Road
5
Continue on Saco Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Saco Road
6
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
7
Continue on ME 25
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
8
Continue on ME 25; ME 117
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on ME 5; ME 25
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Maple Street
10
Continue on ME 25
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Federal Street
11
Turn right onto ME 25
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Bridge Street
12
Arrive at destination
ME 25; ME 160
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — 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
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US 1 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1 / Route 1
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Broadturn Road
Turn left onto Broadturn Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.73 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| premium | $5.07 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Porter, ME
Morning in Porter on Wednesday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
5 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
1h 5m 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?
35.2 mi in 1h 5m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Ossipee Trail West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Route 1.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Porter, ME is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 17.7 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
422 ft
64 ft
Total Climb
481 ft
Total Descent
134 ft
Highest Point
422 ft
~25.2 mi in
Elevation Range
358 ft
About the Cities
Starting in West Scarborough, ME
Full guide →Arriving in Porter, ME
Full guide →Founded 1807
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 8.2 miles on Ossipee Trail West. 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 17.7 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Porter, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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