How far is Portland, ME from Canaan, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Canaan, ME is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Canaan.
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Start on Congress Street
40 m · 12 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
158 m · 22 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
1719 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1945 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 52 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
30.5 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan
1186 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
33 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skowhegan Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Skowhegan Road
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Turn right onto Hinckley Road
550 ft · 11 sec · Hinckley Road
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Continue on Canaan Road
3 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road
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Continue on Hinckley Road
4 mi · 7 min · Hinckley Road
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
583 ft · 8 sec · 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 Portland and Canaan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Franklin Street
Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Canaan?
The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Portland and 46 miles from Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Portland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
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 Gardiner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 83.75 mi (134.79 km).
#1 Portland
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
| Population | 66,803 |
| Coordinates | 43.6573700, -70.2589000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: Canaan (-69.56144, 44.76173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
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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