How far is Scarborough, ME from Poland, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Poland, ME is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Poland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Poland.
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Start on Highland Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Black Point Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road
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Turn right onto Route 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector
1.6 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector
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Take the exit slight right
2021 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.6 km · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way
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Take the exit slight right
2985 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
1800 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Gray Road
1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road
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Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way
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Continue on Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road
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Continue on Maine Street
9 mi · 13 min · Maine Street
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Turn left onto White Oak Hill Road
23 m · 2 sec · White Oak Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Oak Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scarborough and Poland.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Scarborough and Areas Of Frost near Poland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to Poland?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Scarborough and 18.6 miles from Poland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scarborough and Areas Of Frost near Poland.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center
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 Cumberland Center.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Poland. Straight-line distance: 33.53 mi (53.96 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poland
Town in Maine, US
| Population | 5,683 |
| Coordinates | 44.0606300, -70.3936700 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poland (-70.39367, 44.06063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.95 | $5.21 | $10.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.41 | $12.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.92 | $15.83 |
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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