How far is Dover-Foxcroft, ME from Packards, ME?

The driving distance from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Packards, ME is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.33 mi
00h 59m
Flight
24.88 mi
40.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.88 mi
Kilometers
40.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.33 mi
Kilometers
60.07 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Packards
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in Dover-Foxcroft
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover-Foxcroft
2026-04-15T20:43
Arrive Packards
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover-Foxcroft
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Brownville
ME

Town of the United States

From Dover-Foxcroft
18.6 mi
00h 29m
To Packards
18.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Today

Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dover-Foxcroft and Packards.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover-Foxcroft and Packards.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1080 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Street

    141 m · 8 sec · North Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Milo Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Park Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Davis Street

    14.6 mi · 22 min · Davis Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Unnamed 2 Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Unnamed 2 Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Unnamed 2 Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover-Foxcroft and Packards.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Davis Street
14.6 mi · 39%
Milo Road
8.62 mi · 23%
Main Road
3.88 mi · 10%
Park Street
3.81 mi · 10%
West Main Street
3.36 mi · 9%
Unnamed 2 Road
1.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Davis Street

Continue on Davis Street

14.6 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownville
00h 29m from Dover-Foxcroft
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Dover-Foxcroft and Chance Light Rain near Packards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dover-Foxcroft to Packards?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Dover-Foxcroft and 18.7 miles from Packards.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain around Dover-Foxcroft and Chance Light Rain near Packards.

Stop Ideas Near Brownville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brownville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownville.

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

53 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

57 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

95 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

98 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover-Foxcroft and Packards. Straight-line distance: 24.88 mi (40.04 km).

Dover-Foxcroft

#1 Dover-Foxcroft

Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,086
Coordinates45.1833900, -69.2269900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
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#2 Packards

Packards is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.4811600, -68.9389300
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover-Foxcroft (-69.22699, 45.18339)
End: Packards (-68.93893, 45.48116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover-Foxcroft and Packards. The current time is 20:43:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.