How far is Goodale Corner, ME from Dexter, ME?
The driving distance from Goodale Corner, ME to Dexter, ME is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goodale Corner and Dexter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodale Corner and Dexter.
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Start on the route
43 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Center Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Center Drive
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Turn right onto Long Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Brewer Lake Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Brewer Lake Road
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Continue on Mill Street
2133 ft · 59 sec · Mill Street
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Turn slight left onto Elm Street
1021 ft · 22 sec · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
45 m · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport
1530 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
25 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
1431 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Ox Bow Road
1412 ft · 48 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail
37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on Corinna Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road
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Continue on Spring Street
1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodale Corner and Dexter.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
25 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Goodale Corner and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Dexter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goodale Corner to Dexter?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Etna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Goodale Corner and 24.6 miles from Dexter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Goodale Corner and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Dexter.
Stop Ideas Near Etna
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 Etna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodale Corner and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 34.59 mi (55.67 km).
#1 Goodale Corner
Goodale Corner is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.7003500, -68.7508700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dexter
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,702 |
| Coordinates | 45.0239500, -69.2897700 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street (-69.289885, 45.023941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
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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