Origin
Buxton, ME
Late night in Buxton on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buxton, ME to City of Portland, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
20.8 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buxton, ME
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City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
This short, 20.8-mile drive from Buxton to the City of Portland, Maine, is easily completed in about 52 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes Main Street and the Portland - Peaks Island ferry connection, with a brief segment on the Narragansett Trail. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this journey offers a practical and straightforward experience through Maine's Northeast region. You won't need an overnight stay; this is a quick hop that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| Narragansett Trail | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Congress Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 295 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buxton, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on Long Plains Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Plains Road
2
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Narragansett Trail
3
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Narragansett Street
5
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Narragansett Street
6
Merge onto US 202; ME 4
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Street
7
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on Conant Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
9
Continue on ME 25
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Stroudwater Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Street
12
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 22
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Street
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
14
Merge onto I 295; US 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295; US 1
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
16
Continue on US 1A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
19
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
20
Continue
213 ft
·
15 sec
21
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Welch Street
22
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
23
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
24
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
25
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Stroudwater Street
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
16 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 1A
Continue onto US 1A toward US 1A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
City of Portland, ME
Late night in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
W 5 to 15 mph
3% chance
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 9% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles along Main Street. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local roads for most of the journey, requiring your attention for frequent turns and changes in speed. It's a more engaging drive than a monotonous interstate cruise, offering a feel for the local landscape as you progress.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
244 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
102 ft
Total Descent
269 ft
Highest Point
244 ft
~4.5 mi in
Elevation Range
249 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 City of Portland, 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 4.3 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Portland, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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