The drive from West Scarborough, ME to Whitefield, ME covers 68.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, East Pittston Road, US 1 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.2 miles on I 295.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.4 miles from West Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
49.2 mi
56m
East Pittston Road
8.2 mi
19m
US 1
4.1 mi
8m
Water Street
2.2 mi
4m
Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
2m
Lewiston Road
1.2 mi
1m
Cobbossee Avenue
0.7 mi
<1m
Bridge Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 49.2 mi, about 56m
Traffic on I-295
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 78 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,550 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,104
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Whitefield, ME.
1
Start on this road
25 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi·29 sec·Route 1
3
Continue on US 1; ME 9
4.1 mi·8 min·US 1; ME 9
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Scarborough Connector
5
Merge onto I 295
49 mi·56 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 51Toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
7
Turn right onto ME 9; ME 126
1.1 mi·1 min·Lewiston Road
8
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.7 mi·59 sec·Cobbossee Avenue
9
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.1 mi·10 sec·Lewiston Road
10
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi·15 sec·Central Street
11
Turn straight onto Water Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Water Street
12
Turn left onto US 201
0.5 mi·49 sec·Bridge Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
1.3 mi·2 min·Water Street
14
Turn left onto ME 194
8.2 mi·19 min·East Pittston Road
15
Arrive at destination
ME 194
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.4 miles from West Scarborough, ME, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.4 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitefield, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Scarborough, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Scarborough, ME
This is one driving day of about 68.8 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from West Scarborough, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 49.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.8 — 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
4.2 mi into trip|~8m in|Scarborough Connector
Keep slight left at fork onto Scarborough Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.3 mi into trip|~11m in|I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
55.5 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
4
58.8 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|US 201 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto US 201 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.46 one way
$22.92 round trip
$4.23/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.70
$12.72
$25.43
premium
$5.07
$13.72
$27.44
diesel
$5.60
$15.17
$30.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.6
0
$7.22
$3.30
Efficient EV
17.2
0
$6.02
$2.75
EV Truck/SUV
27.5
0
$9.63
$4.40
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026
Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Morning
in West Scarborough on Friday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
E 0 to 5 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Whitefield, ME
Morning
in Whitefield on Friday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
0 mph4% chanceLive forecast
56°F
Yarmouth, ME
34 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
1h 36m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
68.8 mi in 1h 36m, mostly highway — 49.2 mi of that is on I 295.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.2 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and East Pittston Road. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 8 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; at 4.2 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
328 ft19 ft
Total Climb
631 ft
Total Descent
596 ft
Highest Point
328 ft
~63.9 mi in
Elevation Range
309 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Scarborough, ME to Whitefield, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Gardiner along the way.
The longest stretch is about 49.2 miles on I 295. 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; at 4.2 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whitefield, ME before heading back.
