How far is Scarborough, ME from Canaan, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to Canaan, ME is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarborough and Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and Canaan.
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Start on Highland Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Black Point Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road
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Turn right onto Route 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
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Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 58 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 Scarborough and Canaan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Scarborough Connector
Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Scarborough 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 Scarborough to Canaan?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Scarborough and 49.7 miles from Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Scarborough and Chance Rain Showers near Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 90.04 mi (144.9 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.64 | $31.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
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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