How far is Portland, ME from Buckfield, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Buckfield, ME is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.97 mi
01h 10m
Flight
43.99 mi
70.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.99 mi
Kilometers
70.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.97 mi
Kilometers
83.63 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckfield
Fri, May 1, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Portland
Fri, May 1, 10:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-01T08:02
Arrive Buckfield
Fri, May 1, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Portland
26 mi
00h 35m
To Buckfield
26 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
51°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Buckfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Buckfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    148 m · 20 sec · Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brown Street

    589 ft · 30 sec · Brown Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue

    1233 ft · 30 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto High Street

    1835 ft · 37 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Gray Road

    2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    957 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta

    854 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Auburn Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Auburn Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Buckfield Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Buckfield Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Turner Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Turner Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Loring Hill Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Loring Hill Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loring Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Buckfield.

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.2 mi · 43%
Auburn Road
5.23 mi · 10%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 8%
Turner Street
3.77 mi · 7%
Center Street
2.93 mi · 6%
Turner Road
2.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 35m from Portland
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Portland 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 Portland to Buckfield?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Portland and 26 miles from Buckfield.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Buckfield.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Gloucester, 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 New Gloucester.

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Buckfield. Straight-line distance: 43.99 mi (70.8 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Buckfield

#2 Buckfield

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population2,071
Coordinates44.2895100, -70.3653400
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Buckfield (-70.36534, 44.28951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.44
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.22 $14.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.16 $16.31
Premium $4.86 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $6.00 $10.97 $21.95

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Buckfield. The current time is 08:02:57.

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.