How far is Canton, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from Canton, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
73.76 mi
01h 25m
Flight
65.87 mi
106 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.87 mi
Kilometers
106 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.76 mi
Kilometers
118.7 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Biddeford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Canton
36.6 mi
00h 42m
To Biddeford
37.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
44°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    84 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Turner Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Turner Road

    1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Canton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Federal Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    30.4 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    965 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    2800 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
38.1 mi · 52%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 17%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 6%
Turner Road
3.09 mi · 4%
Turner Street
2.97 mi · 4%
Center Street
2.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

30.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 42m from Canton
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Canton and 37.2 miles from Biddeford.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 65.87 mi (106 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,097
Coordinates44.4408000, -70.3164900
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-70.316024, 44.441045)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $4.86 $12.63 $25.26
Diesel $6.00 $15.59 $31.18

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 Canton and Biddeford. The current time is 22:33:52.

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.