Origin
Buxton, ME
Afternoon in Buxton on Friday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Buxton, ME to Augusta, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
70.2 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 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Augusta, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buxton, ME to Augusta, ME covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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, Falmouth Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 70.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.5 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 29 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 41.5 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 11.5 miles in near Larrabee Road.
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 70.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 11.5 miles (Larrabee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Larrabee Road
Turn left onto Larrabee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Falmouth, Freeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 52
Toward Falmouth, Freeport
6
19.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
7
19.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
7
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Buxton, ME and Augusta, ME, road signs point toward Falmouth, Freeport and Brunswick.
Falmouth
15.8 mi in
|
~23m
Freeport
15.8 mi in
|
~23m
Brunswick
19.8 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 41.5 mi | 46m |
| Maine Turnpike | 9 mi | 10m |
| Falmouth Spur | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Narragansett Trail | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 41.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buxton, ME and Augusta, 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
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Westbrook Arterial
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Larrabee Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Larrabee Road
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
446 ft
·
10 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge onto I 95
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 52
Toward Falmouth, Freeport
16
Continue on Falmouth Spur
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Falmouth Spur
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Falmouth Spur
18
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
20
Merge onto I 295
41 mi
·
46 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 95
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 109
Toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta, Winthrop
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta
24
Turn straight onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
25
Turn right onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Armory Street
26
Continue on Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
27
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Street
28
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
Memorial Circle
29
Arrive at destination
US 201; ME 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Buxton, ME · 46m 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 35.1 miles from Buxton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, ME
The final approach into Augusta, 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
$11.30 one way
$22.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.43 | $24.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Maine Turnpike
(9 mi)
$0.54
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: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Augusta, ME
Afternoon in Augusta on Friday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m 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 Buxton, ME to Augusta, ME covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Maine Turnpike, Falmouth Spur. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 miles from Buxton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.30 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 70.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 11.5 miles (Larrabee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Buxton, ME and Augusta, ME, road signs point toward Falmouth, Freeport and Brunswick.
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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