How far is City of Portland, ME from Canton, ME?

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Canton, ME is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.31 mi
01h 43m
Flight
55.33 mi
89.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.33 mi
Kilometers
89.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.31 mi
Kilometers
103.5 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-04-23T03:47
Arrive Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM 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
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Portland
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
Minot
ME

Town in Androscoggin County, Maine

From City of Portland
32.2 mi
00h 51m
To Canton
32.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Portland and Canton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and Canton.

  1. 1

    Start on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 32 sec · Oakland Avenue

  5. 5

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

    1291 ft · 1 min · Welch Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Maine State Pier

    23 m · 31 sec · Maine State Pier

  9. 9

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    656 ft · 31 sec · Maine State Pier

  10. 10

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2706 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Gray Road

    2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    957 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta

    854 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Federal Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Canton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Turner Road

    1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Turner Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Portland and Canton.

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.2 mi · 35%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 20%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 7%
Turner Road
3.09 mi · 5%
Turner Street
3.02 mi · 5%
Center Street
2.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
55.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minot
00h 51m from City of Portland
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to Canton?

The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 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?

Minot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from City of Portland and 32.1 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Canton.

Stop Ideas Near Minot

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

31 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

37 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

44 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

48 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Canton. Straight-line distance: 55.33 mi (89.05 km).

City of Portland

#1 City of Portland

The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population653,115
Coordinates43.6470800, -70.1682300
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Canton

#2 Canton

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,097
Coordinates44.4408000, -70.3164900
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Canton (-70.31649, 44.4408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.59 L · about $8.96
Round trip
$17.91
4.54 gal · 17.18 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.96 $17.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.12 $20.23
Premium $4.86 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $6.00 $13.61 $27.23

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 City of Portland and Canton. The current time is 03:47:43.

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.