Bucksport (Hancock County, ME)

Around Bucksport ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Bangor. It is located about 15 miles [24 km] to the north of Bucksport. Bangor has a population of 32,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Orono. It is located about 22 miles [ km] to the north of Bucksport and has a population of 10,600 people.

For comparison, Bucksport has a population of 4,900 people.

The following is a sample of neighboring communities based on their distance from Bucksport, with the nearest first.

Prospect Ferry
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prospect Ferry
- Prospect Ferry is located in Waldo County
Verona Island
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
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- Verona Island is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 555 people
- Former name for Verona Island:
- Verona
Orland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orland
- Orland is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,173 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orland <3>
Bucksport Center
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucksport Center
- Bucksport Center is located in Hancock County
Frankfort
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frankfort have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frankfort
- Frankfort is located in Waldo County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,196 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Frankfort <3>
Sandy Point
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Point
- Sandy Point is located in Waldo County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandy Point <3>
East Orland
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Orland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Orland
- East Orland is located in Hancock County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East Orland <3>
Winterport
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winterport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winterport
- Winterport is located in Waldo County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,028 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winterport <3>
Stockton Springs
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stockton Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockton Springs
- Stockton Springs is located in Waldo County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,640 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stockton Springs <3>
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- West Penobscot
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Penobscot
  - West Penobscot is located in Hancock County
- North Penobscot
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Penobscot
  - North Penobscot is located in Hancock County
- North Winterport
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Winterport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Winterport
  - North Winterport is located in Waldo County
- North Searsport
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Searsport
  - North Searsport is located in Waldo County
- Goodale Corner
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodale Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodale Corner
  - Goodale Corner is located in Penobscot County
- Dedham
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dedham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dedham
  - Dedham is located in Hancock County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 1,666 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dedham <3>

For more communities neighboring Bucksport, please visit our County-by-County Page for Bucksport.

Hancock County ...

Bucksport is located in Hancock County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Hancock County: Penobscot, Waldo & Washington. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the south.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Bucksport ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Bucksport.

Airports Near Bucksport ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Bucksport and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Bucksport.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bucksport ...

Looking for more information about Bucksport? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Bucksport. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Bucksport, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Bucksport.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of Maine:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- Maine Statewide Tourism
- Bucksport Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Bucksport
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bucksport. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Hancock County: www.co.hancock.me.us/

The official website for State of Maine: https://www.maine.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Bucksport.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of Maine's counties, including Hancock, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Bucksport), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.