Origin
Brunswick, ME
Evening in Brunswick on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, ME to Buxton, ME
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Buxton, ME covers 39.9 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Street, Cumberland Street, Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
20 miles from Brunswick, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 39.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Buxton, ME is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brunswick, ME to Buxton, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Street | — | — |
| Cumberland Street | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| I 295 South | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| Falmouth Spur | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Maine Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Buxton, ME.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
161 ft
·
13 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn left onto Maine Street
446 ft
·
21 sec
·
Maine Street
3
Turn left onto Cumberland Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mill Street
5
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
6
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
8
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
18 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: NH-Mass
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 95: NH-Mass
10
Merge slight left onto Falmouth Spur
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Falmouth Spur
11
Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Falmouth Spur
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Portland, Kittery
13
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward ME 25, US 302
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
ME 25, US 302
15
Continue on Larrabee Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Larrabee Road
16
Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
17
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
18
Turn right onto Spring Street
325 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
21
Continue on Conant Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Conant Street
22
Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
23
Continue on State Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Street
24
Turn left onto Narragansett Street
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Narragansett Street
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Narragansett Street
26
Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
27
Continue on Narragansett Trail
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 your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20 miles from Brunswick, ME, or about 27m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39.9 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buxton, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Brunswick, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brunswick, ME
This is one driving day of about 39.9 miles and 55m.
At 39.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from Brunswick, ME · 27m into the drive
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.
Arriving in Buxton, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Buxton, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Evening in Buxton on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Buxton, ME covers 39.9 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Street, Cumberland Street, Mill Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Brunswick, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.42 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.
The drive from Brunswick, ME to Buxton, ME is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brunswick, ME to Buxton, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brunswick, ME to Buxton, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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