How far is Blair, ME from Canaan, ME?

The driving distance from Blair, ME to Canaan, ME is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
83.51 mi
01h 43m
Flight
67.21 mi
108.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.21 mi
Kilometers
108.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.51 mi
Kilometers
134.4 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canaan
Wed, Apr 15, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in Blair
Wed, Apr 15, 4:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blair
2026-04-15T12:40
Arrive Canaan
Wed, Apr 15, 2:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blair
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 Blair
41.7 mi
00h 51m
To Canaan
41.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Long Pond Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Long Pond Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Route 201

    32 mi · 36 min · US Route 201

  4. 4

    Continue on Canada Road

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Canada Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackman Road

    1836 ft · 24 sec · Jackman Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on River Road

    3029 ft · 39 sec · River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bingham Road

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Bingham Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    15.3 mi · 17 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jewett Street

    1219 ft · 35 sec · Jewett Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto High Street

    603 ft · 17 sec · High Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Water Street

    3225 ft · 2 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Canaan Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 201
32 mi · 38%
North Main Street
15.3 mi · 18%
Main Street
9.5 mi · 11%
Canada Road
8.78 mi · 11%
Canaan Road
6.37 mi · 8%
Bingham Road
4.56 mi · 5%
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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caratunk
00h 51m from Blair
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Blair and Chance Rain Showers near Canaan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 41.7 miles from Blair and 41.8 miles from Canaan.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Blair and Chance Rain Showers near Canaan.

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 Blair and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 67.21 mi (108.17 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Blair

Blair is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6331000, -70.1753400
Altitude355
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: Long Pond Road (-70.175402, 45.632182)
End: US 2 (-69.561642, 44.762067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.16 L · about $11.64
Round trip
$23.28
5.9 gal · 22.32 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.64 $23.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.15 $26.30
Premium $4.86 $14.33 $28.66
Diesel $6.00 $17.69 $35.38

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 Blair and Canaan. The current time is 12:40:13.

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.