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 South Sanford, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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South Sanford, ME
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Trip Overview
West Scarborough, ME to South Sanford, ME is 24.9 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Alfred Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maine, making it a convenient local drive. Expect a straightforward trip with minimal time commitment, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. Given its brevity, it’s an easy addition to a larger travel plan or a standalone short trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Alfred Street | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Portland Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Jordan Springs Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alfred Road
— 8.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and South Sanford, ME.
1
Start on this road
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
76 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
4
Continue on US 1
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Portland Road
5
Continue on US 1
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto ME 9
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alfred Street
7
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
8
Turn right onto ME 111
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Alfred Street
9
Continue on ME 111
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
10
Continue on ME 111
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddeford Road
11
Turn left onto ME 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Jordan Springs Road
12
Continue on ME 4
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Alfred Street
13
Enter roundabout onto ME 4
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Sanford Circle
14
Arrive at destination
ME 4
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.9 — 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1 / Route 1
Navigation decision point
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
ME 9 / Alfred Street
Turn left onto ME 9 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
ME 4 / South Sanford Circle
Enter roundabout onto ME 4 / South Sanford Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
South Sanford, ME
Morning in South Sanford on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
12 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
37m 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, with only a 4% share of highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on Alfred Road. As you transition from Alfred Road to Alfred Street and then Portland Road, the character of the drive shifts, incorporating more local road navigation. You can anticipate frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the towns you pass through, rather than a high-speed transit.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Alfred 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.
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 37m drive. You will face about 5 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Alfred 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Sanford, 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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