Origin
Buckfield, ME
Late night in Buckfield on Monday
Local time
12:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckfield, ME to South Portland, ME
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckfield, ME
Hassan OUAJBIR
South Portland, ME
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Buckfield, ME to South Portland, ME covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Turner Street, Buckfield Road, Auburn Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.20 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.7 miles from Buckfield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 57.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Turner 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 Buckfield, ME to South Portland, ME is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Buckfield, ME to South Portland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Auburn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Turner Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Union Street Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Minot Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Turner Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckfield, ME and South Portland, ME.
1
Start on Loring Hill Road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
Loring Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Turner Street
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turner Street
3
Continue on Buckfield Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Buckfield Road
4
Turn right onto Auburn Road
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Auburn Road
5
Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
6
Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
7
Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
8
Continue on Minot Avenue
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
Minot Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
10
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
11
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
13
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
15
Keep slight right
151 ft
·
4 sec
16
Turn straight onto Gray Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
17
Continue on Auburn Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
18
Turn right onto Allen Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
19
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Avenue
20
Turn slight right
436 ft
·
16 sec
21
Keep slight right
177 ft
·
8 sec
22
Turn slight right onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
23
Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
24
Continue on Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
25
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pine Street
26
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 28.7 miles from Buckfield, ME, or about 37m 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 57.5 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.7 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Buckfield, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buckfield, ME
This is one driving day of about 57.5 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Buckfield, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Buckfield, ME · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 57.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Buckfield, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Portland, ME
The final approach into South Portland, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around South Portland, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.20 one way
$18.41 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| premium | $4.83 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.77 | $25.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Maine Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
South Portland, ME
Late night in South Portland on Monday
Local time
12:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 14m 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 Buckfield, ME to South Portland, ME covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turner Street, Buckfield Road, Auburn Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 miles from Buckfield, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.20 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 Buckfield, ME to South Portland, ME is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Buckfield, ME to South Portland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buckfield, ME to South Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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