How far is Sanford, ME from Buxton, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Buxton, ME is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Buxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Buxton.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
763 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on River Street
872 ft · 26 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Cottage Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street
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Continue on Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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Turn left onto Oak Street
2389 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Waterboro Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bartletts Bridge Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Bartletts Bridge Road
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Continue on Hollis Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hollis Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1207 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bar Mills Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Narragansett Trail
1.7 mi · 2 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 Sanford 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
4.93 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Sanford and Sunny near Buxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Buxton?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Waterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Sanford and 11.7 miles from Buxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sanford and Sunny near Buxton.
Stop Ideas Near Waterboro
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 Waterboro.
Saco Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Buxton. Straight-line distance: 18.76 mi (30.19 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
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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