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Trip from Canaan, ME to Blair, ME

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

83.5 mi

134 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Canaan, ME, ME

Canaan, ME

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Downtown Blair, ME, ME

Blair, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Canaan, ME to Blair, ME covers 83.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Route 201, South Main Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32 miles on US Route 201. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41.7 miles from Canaan, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Canaan, ME to Blair, ME covers 83.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Route 201 is the longest continuous segment at about 32 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near North Avenue.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Canaan, ME to Blair, ME is easy. At 1h 42m with 38% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Jewett Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (US 201 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
8.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | North Avenue

Turn right onto North Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
9 mi into trip | ~14m in | Jewett Street

Turn left onto Jewett Street

Navigation decision point

4
9.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 201 / Madison Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto US 201 / Madison Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
79.9 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | ME 6; ME 15 / Long Pond Road

Turn right onto ME 6; ME 15 / Long Pond Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Route 201 32 mi 36m
South Main Street 15.3 mi 17m
Main Street 9.5 mi 10m
Canada Road 8.8 mi 9m
Canaan Road 6.4 mi 9m
Bingham Road 4.6 mi 5m
Long Pond Road 3.6 mi 6m
Madison Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US Route 201 — 32 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canaan, ME and Blair, ME.

1

Start on US 2; ME 23

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Continue on US 2

6.4 mi · 9 min · Canaan Road
3

Continue on US 2

0.6 mi · 1 min · Water Street
4

Turn slight right onto High Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · High Street
5

Turn right onto North Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Avenue
6

Turn left onto Jewett Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Jewett Street
7

At end of road, turn right onto US 201

0.8 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue
8

Continue on US 201

15 mi · 17 min · South Main Street
9

Continue on US 201

4.6 mi · 5 min · Bingham Road
10

Continue on US 201

0.6 mi · 39 sec · River Road
11

Continue on US 201

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
12

Continue on US 201

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Jackman Road
13

Continue on US 201

8.8 mi · 9 min · Canada Road
14

Continue on US 201

32 mi · 36 min · US Route 201
15

Continue on US 201

7.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street
16

Turn right onto ME 6; ME 15

3.6 mi · 6 min · Long Pond Road
17

Arrive at destination

ME 6; ME 15

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.7 miles from Canaan, ME, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.7 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blair, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Canaan, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Canaan, ME

This is one driving day of about 83.5 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Canaan, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US Route 201 for about 32 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.7 mi from Canaan, ME · 52m into the drive

Downtown Yarmouth, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yarmouth, ME

42 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Clinton, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yarmouth, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Canaan, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blair, ME

The final approach into Blair, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Blair, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.44 one way

$26.88 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $14.79 $29.58
premium $4.86 $15.99 $31.98
diesel $5.61 $18.44 $36.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.77 $4.01
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.31 $3.34
EV Truck/SUV 33.4 0 $11.69 $5.34

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Canaan, ME

Evening in Canaan on Wednesday

Local time

5:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blair, ME

Evening in Blair on Wednesday

Local time

5:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Yarmouth, ME

42 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 42m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Canaan, ME to Blair, ME covers 83.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Route 201, South Main Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 miles from Canaan, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Canaan, ME to Blair, ME is easy. At 1h 42m with 38% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Jewett Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (US 201 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Canaan, ME to Blair, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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