West Scarborough, ME to Windsor, ME is 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 35m via I 295 and US 1, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily in Maine. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a straightforward and efficient transit. With a duration under two hours, this is a perfect route for a day trip or to connect to another destination without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from West Scarborough, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
49.2 mi
56m
US 1
4.1 mi
8m
Togus Road
3.7 mi
6m
Ridge Road
2.4 mi
4m
Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
2m
Augusta-Rockland Road
1.8 mi
2m
Windsor Street
1.7 mi
3m
Augusta Road
1.5 mi
2m
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 Windsor, 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
0.2 mi·33 sec·Water Street
14
Turn left onto ME 226
1.7 mi·3 min·Windsor Street
15
Continue on ME 226
3.7 mi·6 min·Togus Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17
0.6 mi·52 sec·Augusta Road
17
Continue on ME 17
1.1 mi·1 min·Eastern Avenue
18
Continue on ME 17
0.9 mi·1 min·Augusta Road
19
Continue on ME 17
1.8 mi·2 min·Augusta-Rockland Road
20
Turn left onto ME 32
2.4 mi·4 min·Ridge Road
21
Turn right onto ME 105
133 ft·3 sec·South Belfast Road
22
Arrive at destination
ME 105
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1h 35m, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should help you avoid the worst of any local traffic. Since the drive is only 71.8 miles, you likely won't need to plan for extensive rest stops, though a quick break around the halfway point might be nice. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $10, so ensure you start with enough to reach your destination comfortably. Pay attention as you exit I 295, as the transition to US 1 will change the driving environment.
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 35.9 miles from West Scarborough, ME, or about 45m 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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Windsor, 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 71.8 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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.
The midpoint is around 35.9 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
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65 — 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
5
65 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|ME 17 / Augusta Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.96 one way
$23.92 round trip
$4.23/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.70
$13.27
$26.54
premium
$5.07
$14.32
$28.64
diesel
$5.60
$15.83
$31.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.54
$3.45
Efficient EV
18
0
$6.28
$2.87
EV Truck/SUV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.60
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Aug 26, 2026
Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Late night
in West Scarborough on Friday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued August 25 at 7:54PM EDT until August 26 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Destination
Windsor, ME
Late night
in Windsor on Friday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued August 25 at 7:54PM EDT until August 26 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
56°F
Yarmouth, ME
36 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 35m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 49.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 74% of the drive on interstate roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 49.2 miles on I 295 before transitioning to US 1 and then Togus Road. Expect relatively smooth sailing on the interstate, but be prepared for more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds as you move to the surface roads in the latter half of the drive.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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 US 1. 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 35m drive. You will face about 11 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
295 ft25 ft
Total Climb
446 ft
Total Descent
215 ft
Highest Point
295 ft
~71.8 mi in
Elevation Range
270 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 Windsor, 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 — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Windsor, ME before heading back.
