How far is Falmouth, ME from Buxton, ME?

The driving distance from Falmouth, ME to Buxton, ME is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.82 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.22 mi
24.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.22 mi
Kilometers
24.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.82 mi
Kilometers
33.51 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buxton
Sat, Apr 25, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Sat, Apr 25, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-04-25T04:51
Arrive Buxton
Sat, Apr 25, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
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 Falmouth
10.4 mi
00h 15m
To Buxton
10.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Falmouth and Buxton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Falmouth Road

    37 m · 10 sec · Falmouth Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road

    3180 ft · 1 min · Bucknam Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 1

    599 ft · 12 sec · Route 1

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2370 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Falmouth Spur

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Falmouth Spur

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3003 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larrabee Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westbrook Arterial

  12. 12

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Street

    1142 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Narragansett Trail

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Narragansett Trail

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Long Plains Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Long Plains Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Plains Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
3.71 mi · 18%
Falmouth Spur
3.69 mi · 18%
Maine Turnpike
2.64 mi · 13%
Narragansett Trail
2.18 mi · 10%
Narragansett Street
2.14 mi · 10%
Westbrook Arterial
1.15 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 15m from Falmouth
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Falmouth and Sunny near Buxton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 10.4 miles from Falmouth and 10.4 miles from Buxton.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:28 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 Falmouth and Sunny near Buxton.

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 Falmouth and Buxton. Straight-line distance: 15.22 mi (24.49 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Buxton

#2 Buxton

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,368
Coordinates43.6378600, -70.5189400
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Falmouth (-70.24199, 43.72953)
End: Buxton (-70.51894, 43.63786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Buxton. The current time is 04:51:12.

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.