Origin
Yarmouth, ME
Morning in Yarmouth on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yarmouth, ME to West Scarborough, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yarmouth, ME
Jan van der Wolf
West Scarborough, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 20.7-mile drive from Yarmouth, ME to West Scarborough, ME is easily manageable in about 31 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, this route is very budget-friendly. The journey predominantly utilizes major highways, accounting for 87% of the total distance. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region, staying within Maine for the entire trip. Given its short length and efficient travel time, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion with no need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| Route 1 | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Scarborough Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Pine Point Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 12.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yarmouth, ME and West Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
3
Merge onto I 295
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scarborough Connector
Exit 2
Toward Scarborough, Old Orchard
5
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 1
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto ME 9
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Point Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
3
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Turn left onto ME 9 / Pine Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
20.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
West Scarborough, ME
Morning in West Scarborough on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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
31m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 87% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles on I-295, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. You'll also navigate parts of Route 1 and the Scarborough Connector, which may offer slightly different driving dynamics before returning to highway speeds. The profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over extensive scenic detours.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Route 1. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 295.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 20.7 miles you will encounter 5 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 1.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Route 1): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yarmouth, ME and West Scarborough, ME, road signs point toward Scarborough and Old Orchard.
Scarborough
14.3 mi in
|
~19m
|
via Scarborough Connector
Old Orchard
14.3 mi in
|
~19m
|
via Scarborough Connector
About the Cities
Starting in Yarmouth, ME
Full guide →Yarmouth is a town of 9,000 people (2020) just north of Portland in Maine.
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 31m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 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: at 1.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (Scarborough Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Scarborough, 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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