How far is Biddeford, ME from Canaan, ME?

The driving distance from Biddeford, ME to Canaan, ME is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
108.67 mi
02h 12m
Flight
98.21 mi
158.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.21 mi
Kilometers
158.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.67 mi
Kilometers
174.88 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canaan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Biddeford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biddeford
2026-04-23T03:35
Arrive Canaan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biddeford
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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Biddeford
54.3 mi
01h 06m
To Canaan
54.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Biddeford and Canaan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biddeford and Canaan.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beach Street

    49 m · 5 sec · Beach Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Portland

    3039 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    30.5 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan

    1186 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    33 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Skowhegan Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Skowhegan Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hinckley Road

    550 ft · 11 sec · Hinckley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Canaan Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hinckley Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Hinckley Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    583 ft · 8 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Biddeford and Canaan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 48%
Maine Turnpike
39.3 mi · 36%
Skowhegan Road
6.59 mi · 6%
Hinckley Road
4.06 mi · 4%
Canaan Road
3.05 mi · 3%
North Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
01h 06m from Biddeford
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Biddeford and Rain Showers Likely near Canaan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Biddeford to Canaan?

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Biddeford and 54.4 miles from Canaan.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Biddeford and Rain Showers Likely near Canaan.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biddeford and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 98.21 mi (158.06 km).

Biddeford

#1 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 Canaan

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

Population2,168
Coordinates44.7617300, -69.5614400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddeford (-70.45338, 43.49258)
End: Canaan (-69.56144, 44.76173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.52 L · about $15.15
Round trip
$30.30
7.68 gal · 29.04 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.15 $30.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.11 $34.23
Premium $4.86 $18.65 $37.31
Diesel $6.00 $23.03 $46.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Biddeford and Canaan. The current time is 03:35:33.

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.