Trip from Canton, ME to Biddeford, ME

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

73.1 mi

118 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 22m ★

6 AM

1h 29m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 32m

3 PM

1h 34m

5 PM

1h 41m

8 PM

1h 24m

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

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Canton, ME

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Canton to Biddeford is a straightforward 73.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate a blend of local routes like Auburn Road and Washington Street before transitioning onto the Maine Turnpike. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, it is an economical route for those looking to traverse the Northeast region of Maine. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, the drive offers a reliable connection between these two points without unnecessary complexity.

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

36.6 miles from Canton, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed-drive profile, splitting your time between local surface streets and high-speed transit. You will spend about 52% of your journey on the highway, ensuring a steady pace once you merge onto the Maine Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 38.1 miles, which allows you to settle into a rhythm after navigating the initial local roads. As you transition from the smaller roads in the Canton area toward the turnpike, the character of the drive shifts from local navigation to efficient, consistent highway travel. Expect a functional drive that balances regional road connectivity with the speed of the turnpike.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 38.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.6 miles in near ME 4 / Union Street Bypass.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 73.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.6 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

25.6 mi into trip | ~31m in | ME 4 / Union Street Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

39.1 mi into trip | ~47m in | I 95 / Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

69.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 36 Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

69.7 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 35 Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

70.3 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 35 Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Canton, ME to Biddeford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Old Orchard Beach along the way.

Old Orchard Beach

69.5 mi in | ~1h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Maine Turnpike	38.1 mi	42m
Auburn Road	12.7 mi	14m
Washington Street	4.1 mi	5m
Turner Road	3.1 mi	3m
Turner Street	3 mi	4m
Center Street	2.9 mi	3m
Canton Road	2.6 mi	3m
North Street	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 38.1 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canton, ME and Biddeford, ME.

Start on ME 108

277 ft · 4 sec · Pleasant Street

Continue on ME 108

3.0 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

Continue on Turner Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Turner Road

Continue on ME 108

2.6 mi · 3 min · Canton Road

Merge onto ME 4

1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

Continue on ME 4

13 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Center Street

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

0.7 mi · 50 sec · Minot Avenue

Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100

4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

30 mi · 33 min · Maine Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 36 Toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 35 Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road

Exit 35 Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 35 Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

Turn left onto ME 112

212 ft · 4 sec · Buxton Road

Continue on ME 112

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Arrive at destination

US 1 Alternate

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the 1-hour and 28-minute duration is short enough to drive straight through, remember that the Maine Turnpike accounts for over half of your total mileage. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before hitting the highway, as the $12 estimated cost assumes steady driving conditions. Because there are no mandatory stops built into this 73.1-mile route, you have the freedom to decide exactly when and where you need a break. Aim to monitor traffic patterns on the turnpike, as this will be the primary factor in determining your actual arrival time in Biddeford.

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 36.6 miles from Canton, ME, or about 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.1 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 73.1 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 44m 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 13m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Canton, ME

This is one driving day of about 73.1 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Canton, 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 Maine Turnpike for about 38.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.6 mi from Canton, ME · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Scarborough, ME

37 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Scarborough, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Canton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Biddeford, ME

The final approach into Biddeford, 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 Biddeford, 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

$11.70 one way

$23.40 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$12.83	$25.65
premium	$4.83	$13.89	$27.79
diesel	$5.64	$16.24	$32.48

Estimated Tolls: $2.28

Maine Turnpike (38.1 mi) $2.28

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.9	$7.68	$3.51
Efficient EV	18.3	$6.40	$2.92
EV Truck/SUV	29.2	$10.23	$4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Canton, ME

Evening in Canton on Sunday

Local time

7:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Biddeford, ME

Evening in Biddeford on Sunday

Local time

7:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 28m 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 Canton, ME to Biddeford, ME covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.6 miles from Canton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.70 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.

On the drive from Canton, ME to Biddeford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Old Orchard Beach along the way.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Biddeford, ME

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Canton, ME

Biddeford, ME

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 28m on the road

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