Trip from Canton, ME to City of Portland, ME

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

65 mi

105 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 43m

8 AM

1h 58m

10 AM

1h 48m

12 PM

1h 47m

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.

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Canton, ME

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Canton to Portland covers 65 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach the coast without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of roads, including Auburn Road, Washington Street, and the Maine Turnpike, which helps keep the journey engaging. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this Northeast excursion. Since both locations are within Maine, you will experience a seamless transition from the inland landscape to the coastal environment of Portland. It is a straightforward, manageable drive that offers a practical way to reach the city.

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

32.5 miles from Canton, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances local roads with faster highway segments. With a highway share of 34 percent, you will spend a significant portion of your time on secondary routes before merging onto the Maine Turnpike for the final leg. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 22.3 miles on the Turnpike, providing a brief period of consistent speed. As you progress, the road personality shifts from the quieter, local feel of Canton’s surrounding roads into the more structured traffic patterns of the Turnpike. This variation keeps you alert, as you transition from navigating local streets like Washington and Auburn into the flow of the interstate.

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

There are about 33 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 22.3 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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 65 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 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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.

53.7 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 53 Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

59.8 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | Marginal Way

Turn left onto Marginal Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

60.3 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 1A / Franklin Street

Turn right onto US 1A / Franklin Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Maine Turnpike	22.3 mi	23m
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
Portland - Peaks Island	2.5 mi	20m

Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 22.3 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canton, ME and City of Portland, 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

15 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 53 Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

151 ft · 3 sec

Turn straight onto ME 26; ME 100

0.5 mi · 1 min · Gray Road

Continue on ME 26; ME 100

1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto ME 100

0.8 mi · 1 min · Allen Avenue

Turn left onto US 302; ME 100

2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

Turn left onto Marginal Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Marginal Way

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 1A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Maine State Pier

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right

187 ft · 13 sec

Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

Continue

213 ft · 15 sec

Continue on Welch Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Welch Street

Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

351 ft · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

Continue on Seashore Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

Continue on Seashore Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

Arrive at destination

Seashore Avenue

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short 1 hour and 42-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to hit the road outside of traditional morning or evening rush hours to ensure a smoother transition onto the Maine Turnpike. Since there are no formal stops required for this 65-mile distance, you can easily drive it in one go without needing a break. Keep your $10 fuel budget in mind, and consider fueling up before you leave Canton to avoid higher prices closer to the city. Your best strategy is to enjoy the straightforward nature of the route, as the simplicity of the drive allows you to focus on your arrival in Portland.

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 32.5 miles from Canton, ME, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.3 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 65 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.5 miles or 40m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Portland, 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 65 miles and 1h 42m.

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 22.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.5 mi from Canton, ME · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Scarborough, ME

33 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

Lawrence, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Scarborough, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Canton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Portland, ME

The final approach into City of Portland, 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 City of Portland, 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

$10.41 one way

$20.81 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$11.41	$22.81
premium	$4.83	$12.36	$24.71
diesel	$5.64	$14.44	$28.88

Estimated Tolls: $1.33

Maine Turnpike (22.3 mi) $1.33

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

$10

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.5	$6.82	$3.12
Efficient EV	16.3	$5.69	$2.60
EV Truck/SUV	26	$9.10	$4.16

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Portland, ME

Evening in City of Portland on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

20 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 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 Canton, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 65 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 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 32.5 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 $10.41 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 route from Canton, ME to City of Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Canton, ME to City of Portland, ME

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in City of Portland, ME

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Canton, ME

City of Portland, ME

Same local time

20 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 42m on the road

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