How far is Dexter, ME from Brewer, ME?
The driving distance from Dexter, ME to Brewer, ME is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dexter and Brewer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter and Brewer.
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Start on Spring Street
1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Corinna Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road
43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
2388 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit slight left
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
1095 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer
549 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
582 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto State Street
27 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dexter and Brewer.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ox Bow Road
Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dexter and Mostly Sunny near Brewer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dexter to Brewer?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Dexter and 21.7 miles from Brewer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 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 near Brewer.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Brewer. Straight-line distance: 30.25 mi (48.68 km).
#1 Dexter
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,702 |
| Coordinates | 45.0239500, -69.2897700 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brewer
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 8,948 |
| Coordinates | 44.7967400, -68.7614200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-68.761189, 44.796826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.43 | $14.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.18 | $18.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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