How far is Lewiston, ME from Buckfield, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Buckfield, ME is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Buckfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Buckfield.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street
38 m · 6 sec · Sabattus Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left
1451 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Russell Street
1318 ft · 22 sec · Russell Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1435 ft · 24 sec · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1281 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Center Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Auburn Road
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Turn left onto Buckfield Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Buckfield Road
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Continue on Turner Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · Turner Street
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Turn left onto Loring Hill Road
17 m · 2 sec · Loring Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Loring Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Buckfield.
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.
Auburn Road
Continue on Auburn Road
5.23 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Buckfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Buckfield?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Turner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Lewiston and 9.1 miles from Buckfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Buckfield.
Stop Ideas Near Turner
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 Turner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Buckfield. Straight-line distance: 15.05 mi (24.22 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckfield
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 44.2895100, -70.3653400 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckfield (-70.36534, 44.28951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
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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