How far is North New Portland, ME from Canaan, ME?
The driving distance from North New Portland, ME to Canaan, ME is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North New Portland and Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North New Portland and Canaan.
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Start on Bog Road
58 m · 4 sec · Bog Road
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Continue on Meadow Brook Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Meadow Brook Road
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Continue on New Portland Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · New Portland Road
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Continue on Elm Street
2244 ft · 45 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
64 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on River Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on White School House Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · White School House Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Jewett Street
1219 ft · 35 sec · Jewett Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto High Street
603 ft · 17 sec · High Street
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Merge slight right onto Water Street
3225 ft · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Canaan Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North New Portland and Canaan.
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.
New Portland Road
Continue on New Portland Road
6.57 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North New Portland 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 North New Portland to Canaan?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from North New Portland and 16 miles from Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North New Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North New Portland and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 25.28 mi (40.68 km).
#1 North New Portland
North New Portland is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.9250600, -70.0231200 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canaan
Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 2,168 |
| Coordinates | 44.7617300, -69.5614400 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 2 (-69.561642, 44.762067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
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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