How far is City of Portland, ME from Buxton, ME?
The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Buxton, ME is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Portland and Buxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and Buxton.
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Start on Seashore Avenue
3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue
1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
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Continue on Whitehead Street
107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
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Continue on Oakland Avenue
594 ft · 32 sec · Oakland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Welch Street
1291 ft · 1 min · Welch Street
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Continue on Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
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Continue straight
57 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Maine State Pier
23 m · 31 sec · Maine State Pier
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Continue on Maine State Pier
656 ft · 34 sec · Maine State Pier
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto High Street
1.1 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Congress Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Westbrook Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street
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Continue on Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street
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Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive
772 ft · 17 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Street
99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive
2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
1142 ft · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Narragansett Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · 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
1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street
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Continue on Narragansett Trail
2.2 mi · 2 min · Narragansett Trail
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Turn right onto Long Plains Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Plains Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Plains Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Portland and Buxton.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
3.24 mi · 00h 05m
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 City of Portland and Sunny near Buxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to Buxton?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from City of Portland and 10.4 miles from Buxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Portland and Sunny near Buxton.
Stop Ideas Near Westbrook
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 Westbrook.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Buxton. Straight-line distance: 17.55 mi (28.24 km).
#1 City of Portland
The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 653,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.6470800, -70.1682300 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buxton
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,368 |
| Coordinates | 43.6378600, -70.5189400 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buxton (-70.51894, 43.63786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.95 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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