Origin
Poland, ME
Evening in Poland on Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poland, ME to Scarborough, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poland, ME
Giota Sakellariou
Scarborough, ME
David Roberts
Trip Overview
The drive from Poland, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 36.9 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Maine Street, Shaker Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Poland, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 36.9 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 26 / Maine Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 36.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (ME 26 / Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 26 / Maine Street
Turn right onto ME 26 / Maine Street
Navigation decision point
3
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Samantha Smith Way
Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
Navigation decision point
4
36.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| Maine Street | 9 mi | 13m |
| Shaker Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Samantha Smith Way | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Black Point Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Scarborough Connector | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Maine Wildlife Park Way | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Route 1 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 17.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poland, ME and Scarborough, ME.
1
Start on White Oak Hill Road
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
White Oak Hill Road
2
Turn right onto ME 26
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Street
3
Continue on ME 26
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Shaker Road
4
Continue on ME 26
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Maine Wildlife Park Way
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Maine Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
10
Merge onto Scarborough Connector
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Scarborough Connector
11
Turn straight onto US 1; ME 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
12
Turn left onto ME 207
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Point Road
13
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Poland, ME · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Poland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scarborough, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Scarborough, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.05
Maine Turnpike
(17.5 mi)
$1.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Scarborough, ME
Evening in Scarborough on Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Gray, ME
18 mi in
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
10 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
52m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Poland, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 36.9 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Maine Street, Shaker Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Poland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 26 / Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Poland, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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