Origin
Canaan, ME
Late night in Canaan on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canaan, ME to Lower Mill, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canaan, ME
Joshuan Barboza
Lower Mill, ME
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Trip Overview
Canaan, ME to Lower Mill, ME is 15.7 miles and takes about 30m via Canaan Road and Beckwith Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maine. It's a straightforward, turn-heavy local route perfect for a quick trip or as a segment of a larger journey. Given its brevity, you won't need an overnight stay, making it ideal for a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Canaan Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Beckwith Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Wood Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lower Mills Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Canaan Road
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan, ME and Lower Mill, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 23
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 2
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Canaan Road
3
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
4
Turn slight right onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
High Street
5
Turn right onto North Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Avenue
6
Continue on Beckwith Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Beckwith Road
7
Turn left onto Wood Road
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Wood Road
8
Continue on Lower Mills Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Mills Road
9
Arrive at destination
Lower Mills Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Avenue
Turn right onto North Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Wood Road
Turn left onto Wood Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Lower Mill, ME
Late night in Lower Mill on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
30m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway driving at all (0% highway share). The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles on Canaan Road. This drive primarily utilizes local roads like Canaan Road, Beckwith Road, and North Avenue. The character is consistently that of a local road experience throughout its 15.7 miles, meaning you'll be navigating intersections and potentially slower speeds more frequently than on a highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Canaan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 8.3 miles in near North Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Canaan, ME to Lower Mill, ME is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (Wood Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Canaan Road. 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 8.3 miles (North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (Wood Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lower Mill, 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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