How far is Saco, ME from Buxton, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to Buxton, ME is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 21m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and Buxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Buxton.
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Start on Main Street
28 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Beach Street
49 m · 5 sec · Beach Street
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Continue on North Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on Buxton Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road
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Continue on Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road
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Turn right onto Narragansett Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Narragansett Trail
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Turn left 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 Saco 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.
Buxton Road
Continue on Buxton Road
5.13 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Saco and Chance Rain Showers near Buxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to Buxton?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Saco and 6.2 miles from Buxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Saco and Chance Rain Showers near Buxton.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Buxton. Straight-line distance: 10.2 mi (16.42 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
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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