How far is Buxton, ME from Brunswick, ME?

The driving distance from Buxton, ME to Brunswick, ME is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
40.3 mi
00h 48m
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
40.3 mi
Kilometers
64.86 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Return by in Buxton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buxton
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buxton
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 Buxton
20.2 mi
00h 24m
To Brunswick
20.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
50°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 Buxton and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Long Plains Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Long Plains Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Narragansett Trail

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Narragansett Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto State Street

    1052 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  9. 9

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Westbrook Arterial

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Larrabee Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    136 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2993 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport

    2064 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    107 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    1362 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
17.6 mi · 44%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 9%
Main Street
3.24 mi · 8%
Maine Turnpike
2.67 mi · 7%
Narragansett Trail
2.18 mi · 5%
Narragansett Street
2.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 24m from Buxton
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buxton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 20.2 miles from Buxton and 20.1 miles from Brunswick.

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 6.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Buxton and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 33.59 mi (54.06 km).

Buxton

#1 Buxton

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,368
Coordinates43.6378600, -70.5189400
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

Population20,619
Coordinates43.9145200, -69.9653300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Plains Road (-70.519131, 43.637662)
End: Pleasant Street (-69.965329, 43.914517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.80
Diesel $6.00 $8.52 $17.03

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 Buxton and Brunswick. The current time is 04:19:36.

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.