Origin
Canaan, ME
Late night in Canaan on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canaan, ME to Bangor, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canaan, ME
Joshuan Barboza
Bangor, ME
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 43.6-mile drive from Canaan to Bangor, Maine, can easily be completed in under an hour, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily using I-95 with some local road time on Main Street and Canaan Road, the journey offers a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll stay within the Northeast region and the state of Maine for the entire trip. Given the short duration and minimal stops recommended, this drive is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely exploration of the local area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26 mi | 28m |
| Main Street | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| Canaan Road | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Ox Bow Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Banks Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan, ME and Bangor, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 23
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 2
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Canaan Road
3
Continue on US 2
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Banks Road
340 ft
·
14 sec
·
Banks Road
5
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ox Bow Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
7
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
9
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Canaan, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 15.5 and 42.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Banks Road
Turn right onto Banks Road
Navigation decision point
3
15.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Navigation decision point
3
15.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
16.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
42.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 2, ME 100: Hammond Street, Airport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.02 one way
$14.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Newport, ME
22 mi in
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
23 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
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 60% highway drive on this route, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 26 miles on I-95. This means you'll experience periods of faster travel interspersed with moments on local roads like Main Street and Canaan Road. The profile is a 'mixed drive,' so be prepared for the transition from interstate speeds to potentially slower, more community-focused roads as you approach your destination. The character of the road changes from open highway to more developed areas, requiring a shift in driving pace.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 15.5 miles in near Banks Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Canaan, ME to Bangor, ME is easy. At 54m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (Banks Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bangor, ME
Full guide →Bangor is a small city of 32,000 people (2019) in the Highlands region of Maine. Bangor is the third-largest city in the state and the retail, cultural and service center for central, eastern and northern Maine. It is a good base for exploring Aroostook County, Down East & Acadia, the Maine Highlands and Maine’s Mid-Coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (Banks Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bangor, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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