Origin
Brunswick, ME
Late night in Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, ME to Buxton, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, ME
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Buxton, ME
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Trip Overview
Brunswick to Buxton is 39.9 miles and takes about 55 minutes via I 295 and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region towards another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with some town driving. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick trip or an add-on to a larger itinerary in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 16 mi | 18m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Falmouth Spur | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Maine Turnpike | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Narragansett Trail | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Buxton, ME.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
160 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto ME 24 Business
445 ft
·
21 sec
·
Maine Street
3
Turn left onto Cumberland Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
493 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mill Street
5
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
8
Merge onto I 295
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 295
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 95: NH-Mass
10
Merge onto Falmouth Spur
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Falmouth Spur
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Falmouth Spur
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
13
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 48
Toward ME 25, US 302
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Larrabee Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Larrabee Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
17
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Spring Street
324 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto ME 25
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
21
Continue on ME 25
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
22
Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Street
24
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Narragansett Street
25
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Narragansett Street
26
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
27
Continue on US 202; ME 4
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Narragansett Trail
28
Turn right onto Long Plains Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Plains Road
29
Arrive at destination
Long Plains Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Brunswick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 95: NH-Mass
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 11
Toward I 95: NH-Mass
6
24 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward ME 25, US 302
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward ME 25, US 302
6
30 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.42 one way
$12.85 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Maine Turnpike
(2.6 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Buxton, ME
Late night in Buxton on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 47% of the journey on highways like I 295 and the Falmouth Spur. You'll encounter a 16-mile stretch on I 295, offering a chance for consistent speed. The route transitions from faster highway driving to more local roads, including Main Street, as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience varied speeds and road conditions.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 39.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brunswick, ME and Buxton, ME, road signs point toward Portland and Kittery.
Portland
2.6 mi in
|
~6m
Kittery
24 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.16 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Buxton, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buxton, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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