How far is Anson, ME from Blair, ME?

The driving distance from Anson, ME to Blair, ME is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
72.77 mi
01h 29m
Flight
59.33 mi
95.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.33 mi
Kilometers
95.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.77 mi
Kilometers
117.12 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blair
Wed, Apr 15, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anson
2026-04-15T06:39
Arrive Blair
Wed, Apr 15, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anson
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
Caratunk
ME

Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America

From Anson
36.4 mi
00h 44m
To Blair
36.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anson and Blair.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anson and Blair.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on River Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    2577 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Solon Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Solon Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ferry Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bingham Road

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Bingham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on River Road

    3029 ft · 39 sec · River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackman Road

    1836 ft · 24 sec · Jackman Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Canada Road

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Canada Road

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 201

    32 mi · 36 min · US Route 201

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Long Pond Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Long Pond Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Pond Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anson and Blair.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 201
32 mi · 44%
Main Street
9.26 mi · 13%
Canada Road
8.78 mi · 12%
Solon Road
6.31 mi · 9%
Bingham Road
4.56 mi · 6%
River Road
4.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Route 201

Continue on US Route 201

32 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caratunk
00h 44m from Anson
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Anson and Chance Rain Showers near Blair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anson to Blair?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Caratunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Anson and 36.4 miles from Blair.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Anson and Chance Rain Showers near Blair.

Stop Ideas Near Caratunk

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caratunk, 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 Caratunk.

BUS

Augusta, ME

99 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

103 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

110 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Belfast, Maine

118 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anson and Blair. Straight-line distance: 59.33 mi (95.48 km).

Anson

#1 Anson

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population2,397
Coordinates44.7983900, -69.8892200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
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#2 Blair

Blair is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6331000, -70.1753400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Anson (-69.88922, 44.79839)
End: Blair (-70.17534, 45.6331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.45 $22.91
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.97
Diesel $6.00 $15.41 $30.82

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Anson and Blair. The current time is 06:39:27.

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.