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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.26 mi
00h 53m
Flight
33.53 mi
53.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.53 mi
Kilometers
53.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.26 mi
Kilometers
59.97 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poland
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Scarborough
Tue, May 12, 9:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarborough
2026-05-12T19:28
Arrive Poland
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scarborough
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cumberland Center
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Scarborough
18.6 mi
00h 26m
To Poland
18.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Black Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Route 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2021 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way

    1.6 km · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2985 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester

    1800 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  12. 12

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Maine Street

    9 mi · 13 min · Maine Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto White Oak Hill Road

    23 m · 2 sec · White Oak Hill Road

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 47%
Maine Street
9.01 mi · 24%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 9%
Scarborough Connector
1.94 mi · 5%
Samantha Smith Way
1.53 mi · 4%
Black Point Road
1.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland Center
00h 26m from Scarborough
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Scarborough and Poland. Straight-line distance: 33.53 mi (53.96 km).

Scarborough

#1 Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population21,527
Coordinates43.5781400, -70.3217200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Poland

#2 Poland

Town in Maine, US

Population5,683
Coordinates44.0606300, -70.3936700
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Scarborough (-70.32172, 43.57814)
End: Poland (-70.39367, 44.06063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Scarborough and Poland. The current time is 19:28:08.

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.