Origin
Canton, ME
Evening in Canton on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, ME to South Portland, ME
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
62.9 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to head from Canton to South Portland, you can expect a manageable 62.9-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. This route works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of the Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, and Washington Street. Budgeting roughly $10 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance in a standard vehicle. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the journey. It is a practical, efficient connection that gets you from the interior to the coast 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
31.4 miles from Canton, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from local roads to more structured highway travel. While about 35% of your journey takes place on highways, the route balances these faster segments with slower-paced local stretches. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period on the Maine Turnpike, covering a 22.3-mile stretch before transitioning back to other roads. Because the drive is relatively short, the character of the road changes quickly as you move away from the Canton area toward the more populated South Portland vicinity. You will find that the rhythm of the drive shifts from the winding nature of local streets to the predictable flow of the turnpike.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 62.9 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
25.6 mi into trip
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~31m in
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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.
6
39.1 mi into trip
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~47m in
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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.
8
53.7 mi into trip
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~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
5
59.8 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
62.9 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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Pine Street
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 |
| Forest Avenue | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 22.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, ME and South Portland, ME.
1
Start on ME 108
277 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Continue on ME 108
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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Turner Street
3
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Turner Road
4
Continue on ME 108
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canton Road
5
Merge onto ME 4
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Road
6
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
7
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
8
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
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Minot Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
151 ft
·
3 sec
18
Turn straight onto ME 26; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
19
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto ME 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 302; ME 100
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Avenue
22
Turn slight right
438 ft
·
16 sec
23
Keep slight right at fork
177 ft
·
7 sec
24
Turn slight right onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
25
Continue on ME 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
26
Continue on ME 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
27
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Street
28
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a quick 1-hour and 20-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 62.9-mile distance without needing to plan for formal stops, as the duration is short enough to drive through in one go. Keep in mind that since you will be utilizing the Maine Turnpike, you should be prepared for typical highway traffic patterns, especially during peak commute hours. Since you only need about $10 in fuel, it is wise to fill up before you leave Canton to avoid hunting for gas stations once you reach your destination. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage, allowing you to reach South Portland exactly when you need to be there.
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 31.4 miles from Canton, ME, or about 39m 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 62.9 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.4 miles or 39m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Canton, 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 Canton, ME
This is one driving day of about 62.9 miles and 1h 20m.
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 31.4 mi from Canton, ME · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 62.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Canton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Portland, ME
The final approach into South 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 South 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
$10.07 one way
$20.14 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| premium | $4.83 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.33
Bay Bridge
$7.00
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
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
South Portland, ME
Evening in South Portland on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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.
Road read
1h 20m 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 South Portland, ME covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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 31.4 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 $10.07 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 62.9 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.
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.
The route from Canton, ME to South Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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