How far is Brunswick, ME from Buxton, ME?

The driving distance from Brunswick, ME to Buxton, ME is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.95 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.59 mi
54.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.59 mi
Kilometers
54.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.95 mi
Kilometers
64.29 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buxton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:15 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Wed, Apr 15, 8:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-15T18:19
Arrive Buxton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Brunswick
19.9 mi
00h 27m
To Buxton
20 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    136 m · 21 sec · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Street

    2650 ft · 2 min · Cumberland Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street

    150 m · 12 sec · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

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

    1570 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur

    1.6 km · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  12. 12

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

    3003 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial

  17. 17

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Street

    1142 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Narragansett Trail

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Narragansett Trail

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Long Plains Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Long Plains Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Plains Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
17.6 mi · 44%
Main Street
3.71 mi · 9%
Falmouth Spur
3.53 mi · 9%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 7%
Narragansett Trail
2.18 mi · 5%
Narragansett Street
2.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 27m from Brunswick
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Brunswick 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 Brunswick to Buxton?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Brunswick and 20 miles from Buxton.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Brunswick and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buxton.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Falmouth, 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 Falmouth.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Buxton. Straight-line distance: 33.59 mi (54.06 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Buxton

#2 Buxton

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,368
Coordinates43.6378600, -70.5189400
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-69.96533, 43.91452)
End: Buxton (-70.51894, 43.63786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Buxton. The current time is 18:19:03.

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.