Origin
North New Portland, ME
Evening in North New Portland on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North New Portland, ME to Canaan, ME
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North New Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Canaan, ME
Joshuan Barboza
Trip Overview
The drive from North New Portland, ME to Canaan, ME covers 31.9 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Portland Road, Canaan Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on New Portland Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.14 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
16 miles from North New Portland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 31.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Portland Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near US 201A; ME 8 / North Main Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from North New Portland, ME to Canaan, ME is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (US 201A; ME 8 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (US 201 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (Jewett Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
8.4 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 201A; ME 8 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 201A; ME 8 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.4 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 201 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 201 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
22.8 mi into trip
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~37m in
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Jewett Street
Turn left onto Jewett Street
Navigation decision point
4
23 mi into trip
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~38m in
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North Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
23.7 mi into trip
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~39m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Portland Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Canaan Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| River Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| White School House Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Meadow Brook Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Portland Road
— 6.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North New Portland, ME and Canaan, ME.
1
Start on ME 16
189 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bog Road
2
Continue on ME 16
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Meadow Brook Road
3
Continue on ME 16
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
New Portland Road
4
Continue on ME 16
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Elm Street
5
Turn right onto US 201A; ME 8
210 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on US 201A; ME 8
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
7
Continue on US 201A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 201A
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on White School House Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
White School House Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 201
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on US 201
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
12
Turn left onto Jewett Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jewett Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
14
Turn left onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
High Street
15
Merge onto US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
16
Continue on US 2
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Canaan Road
17
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 23
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 16 miles from North New Portland, ME, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.6 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 31.9 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canaan, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North New Portland, 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 North New Portland, ME
This is one driving day of about 31.9 miles and 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North New Portland, 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 New Portland Road for about 6.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from North New Portland, ME · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from North New Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Canaan, ME
The final approach into Canaan, 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 Canaan, 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
$5.14 one way
$10.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Canaan, ME
Evening in Canaan on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Yarmouth, ME
16 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
31 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
52m 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 North New Portland, ME to Canaan, ME covers 31.9 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Portland Road, Canaan Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from North New Portland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.14 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 North New Portland, ME to Canaan, ME is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (US 201A; ME 8 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (US 201 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (Jewett Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from North New Portland, ME to Canaan, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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