How far is Dexter, ME from Lincoln, ME?
The driving distance from Dexter, ME to Lincoln, ME is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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 Piscataquis County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dexter and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter and Lincoln.
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Start on Spring Street
5 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Dover Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
6 mi · 11 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on South Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
619 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
141 m · 8 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Summer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Milo Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road
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Continue on West Main Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
8.4 mi · 12 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Milo Road
2975 ft · 50 sec · Milo Road
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Continue on Milo Road
138 m · 8 sec · Milo Road
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Continue on Bennoch Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Bennoch Road
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Turn left onto Howland Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Howland Road
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Continue on LaGrange Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · LaGrange Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Coffin Street
8 m · 1 sec · Coffin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Coffin Street
109 m · 7 sec · Coffin Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Bridge Road
2330 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2645 ft · 54 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Main Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Main Road
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Continue on West Broadway
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dexter and Lincoln.
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.
Milo Road
Continue on Milo Road
8.62 mi · 00h 13m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dexter to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Milo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Dexter and 30.1 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 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 Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Milo
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 Milo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 44.79 mi (72.09 km).
#1 Dexter
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,702 |
| Coordinates | 45.0239500, -69.2897700 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,882 |
| Coordinates | 45.3622800, -68.5050200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: United States Route 2 (-68.50503, 45.362263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.36 | $16.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
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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