Origin
Augusta, ME
Morning in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, ME to Buxton, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
69.9 mi
113 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, ME
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Buxton, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, ME to Buxton, ME covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Maine Turnpike, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.4 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 69.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.4 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
9
8.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
6
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Augusta, ME and Buxton, ME, road signs point toward Brunswick and Kittery.
Brunswick
8.8 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 295
Kittery
54 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 41.4 mi | 46m |
| Maine Turnpike | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Falmouth Spur | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Narragansett Trail | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Larrabee Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 41.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, ME and Buxton, ME.
1
Start on US 201; ME 27
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Memorial Circle
2
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
4
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Armory Street
5
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
8
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
41 mi
·
46 min
·
I 295
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 95: NH-Mass
11
Merge onto Falmouth Spur
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Falmouth Spur
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Falmouth Spur
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
14
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 48
Toward ME 25, US 302
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on Larrabee Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Larrabee Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
18
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Spring Street
324 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto ME 25
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
22
Continue on ME 25
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
23
Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Street
25
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Narragansett Street
26
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Narragansett Street
27
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
28
Continue on US 202; ME 4
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Narragansett Trail
29
Turn right onto Long Plains Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Plains Road
30
Arrive at destination
Long Plains Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from Augusta, ME · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Augusta, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buxton, ME
The final approach into Buxton, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.25 one way
$22.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.39 | $26.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Maine Turnpike
(8.6 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Morning in Buxton on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Yarmouth, ME
35 mi in
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
13 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
1h 27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Augusta, ME to Buxton, ME covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Maine Turnpike, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35 miles from Augusta, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.9 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Augusta, ME and Buxton, ME, road signs point toward Brunswick and Kittery.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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