How far is Lincoln, ME from Dexter, ME?
The driving distance from Lincoln, ME to Dexter, ME is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 01h 37m.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Dexter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Dexter.
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Start on West Broadway
36 m · 10 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
5.4 mi · 8 min · West Broadway
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Continue on Main Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2645 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bridge Road
2330 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Road
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Continue on Coffin Street
109 m · 8 sec · Coffin Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward LaGrange Road
57 m · 4 sec · LaGrange Road
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Exit the roundabout onto LaGrange Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · LaGrange Road
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Continue on Howland Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Howland Road
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Turn right onto Bennoch Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Bennoch Road
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Turn straight onto Milo Road
1 km · 58 sec · Milo Road
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Continue on Elm Street
8.4 mi · 13 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Milo Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road
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Continue on Summer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street
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Continue on North Street
141 m · 11 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
619 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Street
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Continue on Dexter Road
6 mi · 11 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on Dover Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Church 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 Lincoln 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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Dexter?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 Lincoln and 30.2 miles from Dexter.
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 15.5 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lincoln and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Dexter.
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 Lincoln and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 44.79 mi (72.09 km).
#1 Lincoln
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,882 |
| Coordinates | 45.3622800, -68.5050200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: Dexter (-69.28977, 45.02395)
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 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.77 | $25.55 |
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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