How far is Buxton, ME from Gorham, ME?

The driving distance from Buxton, ME to Gorham, ME is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.33 mi
00h 08m
Flight
4.72 mi
7.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.72 mi
Kilometers
7.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.33 mi
Kilometers
8.58 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Buxton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buxton
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buxton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Westbrook
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Buxton
2.7 mi
00h 04m
To Gorham
2.7 mi
00h 04m

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
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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 Gorham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    561 ft · 12 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Narragansett Trail
2.18 mi · 41%
Narragansett Street
2.15 mi · 40%
Long Plains Road
0.87 mi · 16%
State Street
0.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Narragansett Trail

Turn left onto Narragansett Trail

2.18 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 04m from Buxton
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buxton and Partly Sunny near Gorham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Buxton and 2.7 miles from Gorham.

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

The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buxton and Partly Sunny near Gorham.

Stop Ideas Near Westbrook

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

7 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

21 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buxton and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 4.72 mi (7.59 km).

Buxton

#1 Buxton

Town in Maine, United States

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

#2 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Plains Road (-70.519131, 43.637662)
End: State Street (-70.443887, 43.679108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.71 L · about $0.75
Round trip
$1.50
0.38 gal · 1.42 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.75 $1.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.85 $1.69
Premium $4.86 $0.92 $1.85
Diesel $6.00 $1.14 $2.28

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 Gorham. The current time is 01:12:36.

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.