How far is Poland, ME from West Scarborough, ME?

The driving distance from Poland, ME to West Scarborough, ME is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.61 mi
00h 44m
Flight
33.88 mi
54.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.88 mi
Kilometers
54.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.61 mi
Kilometers
60.53 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Scarborough
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in Poland
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poland
2026-05-12T18:16
Arrive West Scarborough
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Poland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cumberland Center
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Poland
18.8 mi
00h 22m
To West Scarborough
18.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Poland and West Scarborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poland and West Scarborough.

  1. 1

    Start on White Oak Hill Road

    23 m · 3 sec · White Oak Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maine Street

    9 mi · 13 min · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Scarborough

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Haigis Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Haigis Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Route 1

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pine Point Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Pine Point Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poland and West Scarborough.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
19.7 mi · 52%
Maine Street
9.01 mi · 24%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 9%
Route 1
1.69 mi · 4%
Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.58 mi · 4%
Haigis Parkway
1.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

19.7 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland Center
00h 22m from Poland
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Poland and Mostly Sunny near West Scarborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Poland to West Scarborough?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 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?

Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Poland and 18.8 miles from West Scarborough.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Poland and Mostly Sunny near West Scarborough.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cumberland Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumberland Center.

RAIL

Freeport

14 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

33 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poland and West Scarborough. Straight-line distance: 33.88 mi (54.52 km).

Poland

#1 Poland

Town in Maine, US

Population5,683
Coordinates44.0606300, -70.3936700
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Scarborough

City in United States of America

Population27,706
Coordinates43.5703600, -70.3878300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: White Oak Hill Road (-70.393495, 44.06058)
End: Route 1 (-70.387965, 43.570421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.49
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.25 $10.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.93 $11.86
Premium $4.86 $6.46 $12.92
Diesel $6.00 $7.98 $15.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Poland and West Scarborough. The current time is 18:16:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.