How far is Buxton, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Buxton, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buxton and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buxton and Lewiston.
-
1
Start on Long Plains Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Plains Road
-
2
Turn left onto Narragansett Trail
2.2 mi · 2 min · Narragansett Trail
-
3
Continue on Narragansett Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street
33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street
-
5
Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street
1.4 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street
-
6
Merge slight left onto State Street
1052 ft · 16 sec · State Street
-
7
Continue on Main Street
2393 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
-
8
Turn left onto Gray Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Gray Road
-
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road
39 m · 8 sec · Gray Road
-
10
Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road
2436 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
-
11
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
12
Continue on Gray Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Gray Road
-
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road
89 m · 10 sec · Gray Road
-
14
Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Gray Road
-
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Gray Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road
-
16
Take the exit right
1497 ft · 36 sec
-
17
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
1630 ft · 42 sec
-
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
-
21
Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue
-
22
Turn right onto Court Street
2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street
-
23
Continue on Main Street
2446 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
-
24
Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buxton and Lewiston.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.11 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buxton and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buxton to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Buxton and 19.9 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buxton and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gray.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buxton and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 35.36 mi (56.91 km).
#1 Buxton
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,368 |
| Coordinates | 43.6378600, -70.5189400 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.