How far is Dexter, ME from Hermon, ME?
The driving distance from Dexter, ME to Hermon, ME is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dexter and Hermon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter and Hermon.
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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
4.3 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Trail
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Turn left onto High Street
2481 ft · 59 sec · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1437 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Elm Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Stage Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Stage Road
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Continue on Main Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Continue on Main Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 2
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 2
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 2
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dexter and Hermon.
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.
Dexter Road
Continue on Dexter Road
5.85 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dexter and Slight Chance Light Rain near Hermon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dexter to Hermon?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Dexter and 14.5 miles from Hermon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dexter and Slight Chance Light Rain near Hermon.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Hermon. Straight-line distance: 23.61 mi (38 km).
#1 Dexter
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,702 |
| Coordinates | 45.0239500, -69.2897700 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hermon
Town in Maine
| Population | 6,104 |
| Coordinates | 44.8100700, -68.9133700 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Route 2 (-68.913341, 44.80998)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
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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