How far is Dexter, ME from Hampden, ME?
The driving distance from Dexter, ME to Hampden, ME is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dexter and Hampden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter and Hampden.
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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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9
Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cold Brook Road, Hermon, Hampden
1827 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Coldbrook Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Coldbrook Road
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Take the ramp slight right
543 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
2421 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canoe Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dexter and Hampden.
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
22.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dexter and Mostly Sunny near Hampden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dexter to Hampden?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Dexter and 20.1 miles from Hampden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 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 Hampden.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Hampden. Straight-line distance: 29.4 mi (47.31 km).
#1 Dexter
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,702 |
| Coordinates | 45.0239500, -69.2897700 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampden
Town in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 7,513 |
| Coordinates | 44.7445200, -68.8369800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canoe Club Road (-68.836901, 44.744775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
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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