How far is Bangor, ME from Buxton, ME?

The driving distance from Bangor, ME to Buxton, ME is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.78 mi
02h 47m
Flight
117.87 mi
189.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.87 mi
Kilometers
189.69 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.78 mi
Kilometers
229.78 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buxton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Buxton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bangor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Bangor
71.3 mi
01h 23m
To Buxton
71.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Buxton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Buxton.

  1. 1

    Start on Hammond Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Hammond Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1553 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    41.4 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: NH-Mass

    1570 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur

    1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3003 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial

  13. 13

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Street

    1142 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Narragansett Trail

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Narragansett Trail

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Long Plains Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Long Plains Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Plains Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Buxton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hammond Street
81.6 mi · 57%
I 295 South
41.4 mi · 29%
Main Street
3.71 mi · 3%
Falmouth Spur
3.53 mi · 2%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 2%
Narragansett Trail
2.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hammond Street

Merge slight left

80.1 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
01h 23m from Bangor
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Bangor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buxton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Buxton?

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Bangor and 71.5 miles from Buxton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bangor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buxton.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Augusta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Augusta.

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Buxton. Straight-line distance: 117.87 mi (189.69 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Buxton

#2 Buxton

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,368
Coordinates43.6378600, -70.5189400
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Bangor (-68.77781, 44.80118)
End: Buxton (-70.51894, 43.63786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $19.88
Round trip
$39.77
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.88 $39.77
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.46 $44.93
Premium $4.86 $24.48 $48.97
Diesel $6.00 $30.22 $60.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Buxton. The current time is 05:52:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.