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

The driving distance from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Parrot, ME is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.69 mi
00h 37m
Flight
16.67 mi
26.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.67 mi
Kilometers
26.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.3 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parrot
Wed, Apr 15, 9:21 PM EDT
Return by in Dover-Foxcroft
Wed, Apr 15, 9:59 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 Parrot
Wed, Apr 15, 9:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dover-Foxcroft
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Guilford
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Dover-Foxcroft
10.3 mi
00h 19m
To Parrot
10.4 mi
00h 19m

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 Parrot.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1080 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Water Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    150 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pond Road

    4.8 mi · 11 min · Pond Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Pond Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pond Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Barrows Falls Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Barrows Falls Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barrows Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
5.54 mi · 27%
Pond Road
5.54 mi · 27%
Main Road
3.9 mi · 19%
West Main Street
2.4 mi · 12%
Barrows Falls Road
2.12 mi · 10%
Elm Street
0.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Continue on Water Street

5.54 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilford
00h 19m from Dover-Foxcroft
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Dover-Foxcroft and 10.4 miles from Parrot.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 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 Parrot.

Stop Ideas Near Guilford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Guilford, 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 Guilford.

BUS

Bangor, Maine

59 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

63 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

87 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

88 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover-Foxcroft and Parrot. Straight-line distance: 16.67 mi (26.82 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 Parrot

Parrot is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.2550500, -69.5539400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover-Foxcroft (-69.22699, 45.18339)
End: Parrot (-69.55394, 45.25505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.86 $3.55 $7.09
Diesel $6.00 $4.38 $8.76

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 Parrot. The current time is 20:43:30.

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.