How far is Canaan, ME from Bangor, ME?
The driving distance from Canaan, ME to Bangor, ME is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Bangor.
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Start on Main Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Canaan Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road
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Continue on Main Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Banks Road
104 m · 14 sec · Banks Road
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Turn right onto Ox Bow Road
2015 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit slight left
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Hammond Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hammond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canaan and Bangor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ox Bow Road
Merge slight left
26 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Canaan and Patchy Fog near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canaan to Bangor?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Canaan and 21.8 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Canaan and Patchy Fog near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 38.53 mi (62 km).
#1 Canaan
Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 2,168 |
| Coordinates | 44.7617300, -69.5614400 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
| Population | 31,998 |
| Coordinates | 44.8011800, -68.7778100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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