How far is Canaan, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Canaan, ME to Auburn, ME is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
66.96 mi
01h 21m
Flight
56.53 mi
90.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.53 mi
Kilometers
90.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.96 mi
Kilometers
107.76 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, May 31, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Canaan
Sun, May 31, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canaan
2026-05-30T23:19
Arrive Auburn
Sun, May 31, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canaan
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
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Canaan
33.3 mi
00h 40m
To Auburn
33.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    583 ft · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hinckley Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Hinckley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Canaan Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hinckley Road

    550 ft · 17 sec · Hinckley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Skowhegan Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Skowhegan Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skowhegan Road
30.1 mi · 45%
US 202
12.8 mi · 19%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 10%
Main Street
4.99 mi · 7%
Hinckley Road
4.06 mi · 6%
Canaan Road
3.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Skowhegan Road

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
00h 40m from Canaan
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Canaan and Light Rain Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Canaan and 33.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Canaan and Light Rain Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Augusta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.4 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Augusta.

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 56.53 mi (90.98 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Canaan

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

Population2,168
Coordinates44.7617300, -69.5614400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-69.561642, 44.762067)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.52 $21.04
Premium $4.86 $11.46 $22.93
Diesel $6.00 $14.15 $28.31

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Canaan and Auburn. The current time is 23:19:52.

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.