Origin
Buxton, ME
Afternoon in Buxton on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buxton, ME to East Limington, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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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East Limington, ME
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Trip Overview
Buxton, ME to East Limington, ME is 10.7 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Long Plains Road, Saco Road, and Ossipee Trail West, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, quick trip. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short scenic detour, or adding onto a larger journey without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Plains Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Saco Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Long Plains Road
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buxton, ME and East Limington, ME.
1
Start on Long Plains Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Long Plains Road
2
Continue on Saco Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Saco Road
3
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
4
Continue on ME 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
5
Turn right
62 ft
·
4 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 9.3 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
East Limington, ME
Afternoon in East Limington on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
21 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
19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share. You'll navigate a series of local roads, including Long Plains Road, Saco Road, and Ossipee Trail West. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on Long Plains Road. This means you should be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you transition between different local thoroughfares, rather than a sustained period on a single highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Long Plains Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Buxton, ME to East Limington, ME is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Long Plains Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 9.3 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Limington, ME before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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