How far is West Scarborough, ME from Steep Falls, ME?
The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Steep Falls, ME is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Scarborough and Steep Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and Steep Falls.
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Start on the route
8 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Route 1
42 m · 16 sec · Route 1
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Turn left onto Broadturn Road
6.1 mi · 15 min · Broadturn Road
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Continue on Long Plains Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Long Plains Road
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Turn right onto Narragansett Trail
2.2 mi · 2 min · Narragansett Trail
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Continue on Narragansett Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bernard P. Rines Bypass
62 m · 4 sec · Bernard P. Rines Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Bernard P. Rines Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min · Bernard P. Rines Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail
61 m · 4 sec · Ossipee Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
7.8 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Scarborough and Steep Falls.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ossipee Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
7.83 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving West Scarborough and Partly Sunny near Steep Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to Steep Falls?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gorham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from West Scarborough and 12.6 miles from Steep Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Scarborough and Partly Sunny near Steep Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Gorham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gorham.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Steep Falls. Straight-line distance: 20.34 mi (32.73 km).
#1 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Steep Falls
Steep Falls is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7939700, -70.6525600 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steep Falls (-70.65256, 43.79397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.16 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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