How far is Dexter, ME from Goodale Corner, ME?
The driving distance from Dexter, ME to Goodale Corner, ME is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dexter and Goodale Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter and Goodale Corner.
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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 left to continue on ME 15 South: Bucksport
125 m · 12 sec
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1021 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto Mill Street
2133 ft · 58 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Brewer Lake Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Brewer Lake Road
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Continue on Long Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Long Hill Road
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Turn left onto Center Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Center Drive
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Turn left
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dexter and Goodale Corner.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Dexter and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Goodale Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dexter to Goodale Corner?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Etna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Dexter and 24.4 miles from Goodale Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Dexter and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Goodale Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Etna
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 Etna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Goodale Corner. Straight-line distance: 34.59 mi (55.67 km).
#1 Dexter
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,702 |
| Coordinates | 45.0239500, -69.2897700 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goodale Corner
Goodale Corner is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.7003500, -68.7508700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodale Corner (-68.75087, 44.70035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.36 | $16.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
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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