How far is Buxton, ME from Waterville, ME?
The driving distance from Buxton, ME to Waterville, ME is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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.
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buxton and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buxton and Waterville.
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Start on Long Plains Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Plains Road
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Turn left onto Narragansett Trail
2.2 mi · 2 min · Narragansett Trail
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Continue on Narragansett Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street
33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street
1.4 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street
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Merge slight left onto State Street
1052 ft · 16 sec · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on William B Clarke Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive
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Continue on Westbrook Arterial
1.1 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial
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Turn left onto Larrabee Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Larrabee Road
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Take the ramp straight
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
2993 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport
2064 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Falmouth Spur
2.4 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur
1.3 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
107 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
1362 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41.5 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland
897 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Continue on Silver Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Silver Street
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Turn slight left onto Elm Street
2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Post Office Square
13 m · 2 sec · Post Office Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buxton and Waterville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
41.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Buxton and Sunny near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buxton to Waterville?
The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Buxton and 44.4 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.70 one way or $27.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buxton and Sunny near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham
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 Bowdoinham.
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Wiscasset, Maine
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buxton and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 76.99 mi (123.9 km).
#1 Buxton
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,368 |
| Coordinates | 43.6378600, -70.5189400 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.38 | $13.70 | $27.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $15.42 | $30.83 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $16.93 | $33.87 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $20.14 | $40.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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