Whitefield, ME to West Scarborough, ME is 68.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m via I 295 and East Pittston Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the state of Maine, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making for a relatively straightforward drive. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.2 miles from Whitefield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
46.8 mi
54m
East Pittston Road
5.5 mi
13m
Brunswick Avenue
4.8 mi
7m
Route 1
4.2 mi
8m
Pittston Road
2.7 mi
6m
Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
2m
Water Street
1.3 mi
2m
Bridge Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 46.8 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefield, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on ME 194
2.7 mi·6 min·Pittston Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 194
5.5 mi·13 min·East Pittston Road
3
Turn right onto ME 27
1.3 mi·2 min·Water Street
4
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126
0.5 mi·48 sec·Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 201
4.8 mi·7 min·Brunswick Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
7
Merge onto I 295
47 mi·54 min·I 295
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Scarborough Connector
Exit 2Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
9
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
4.2 mi·8 min·Route 1
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft·5 sec·Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
203 ft·14 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should give you ample time to arrive before evening. With only 68.4 miles, you might not need a full stop, but if you do, consider a quick break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before getting onto I 295, as the estimated fuel cost is around $11. This route is quite direct, so you should encounter minimal delays.
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 34.2 miles from Whitefield, ME, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.2 miles or 53m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Whitefield, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Whitefield, ME
This is one driving day of about 68.4 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Whitefield, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 46.8 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 68.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.7 mi into trip|~6m in|ME 194 / East Pittston Road
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 194 / East Pittston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
9.5 mi into trip|~22m in|ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
15.2 mi into trip|~31m in|I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
62 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|Scarborough Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
6
68.3 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Turn left onto ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.01 one way
$22.02 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.12
$24.23
premium
$4.86
$13.10
$26.20
diesel
$5.61
$15.10
$30.20
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: 23.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.5
0
$7.18
$3.28
Efficient EV
17.1
0
$5.99
$2.74
EV Truck/SUV
27.4
0
$9.58
$4.38
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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Whitefield, ME
Morning
in Whitefield on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Scarborough, ME
Morning
in West Scarborough on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Freeport, 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
4 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 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 75% of this route being highway, expect long stretches of consistent driving. The longest continuous highway segment measures 46.8 miles on I 295. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface roads like East Pittston Road and Brunswick Avenue. Be prepared for a change in pace and potentially more frequent intersections as you near your destination.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and East Pittston Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near ME 194 / East Pittston Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (ME 194 / East Pittston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.5 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Whitefield, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Scarborough and Old Orchard.
Scarborough
62 mi in|~1h 25m|via Scarborough Connector
Old Orchard
62 mi in|~1h 25m|via Scarborough Connector
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.8 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Scarborough, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 2.7 miles (ME 194 / East Pittston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.5 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 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 West Scarborough, ME before heading back.
