How far is Dexter, ME from Auburn, ME?

The driving distance from Dexter, ME to Auburn, ME is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.15 mi
01h 44m
Flight
79.01 mi
127.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.01 mi
Kilometers
127.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.15 mi
Kilometers
146.69 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, May 2, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Dexter
Sat, May 2, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dexter
2026-05-02T03:39
Arrive Auburn
Sat, May 2, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dexter
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Dexter
45.4 mi
00h 52m
To Auburn
45.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dexter and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dexter and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    46.7 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  15. 15

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    541 ft · 42 sec · Minot Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    139 m · 6 sec · Minot Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dexter and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
47.3 mi · 52%
US 202
12.8 mi · 14%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 7%
Dexter Road
5.85 mi · 6%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 5%
Moosehead Trail
4.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

46.7 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
00h 52m from Dexter
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dexter and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dexter to Auburn?

The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Dexter and 45.8 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.70 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dexter and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 79.01 mi (127.15 km).

Dexter

#1 Dexter

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population3,702
Coordinates45.0239500, -69.2897700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-69.289885, 45.023941)
End: Minot Avenue (-70.231156, 44.097849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.18 L · about $12.70
Round trip
$25.41
6.44 gal · 24.36 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.70 $25.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.86 $15.64 $31.29
Diesel $6.00 $19.31 $38.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Dexter and Auburn. The current time is 03:39:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.