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

The driving distance from Medford, ME to Dover-Foxcroft, ME is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
22.62 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.57 mi
31.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.57 mi
Kilometers
31.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.62 mi
Kilometers
36.41 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover-Foxcroft
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Medford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-15T19:00
Arrive Dover-Foxcroft
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Medford
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
Milo
ME

Human settlement in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States of America

From Medford
11.3 mi
00h 17m
To Dover-Foxcroft
11.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Today

Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Bed Road

    54 m · 15 sec · Railroad Bed Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto North Road

    5.4 mi · 21 min · North Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Medford Road

    2.5 mi · 9 min · Medford Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Milo Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    141 m · 11 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1080 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milo Road
8.62 mi · 38%
North Road
5.42 mi · 24%
Main Street
3.33 mi · 15%
Medford Road
2.46 mi · 11%
Pleasant Street
1.3 mi · 6%
Summer Street
1.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milo
00h 17m from Medford
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Milo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Medford and 11.3 miles from Dover-Foxcroft.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milo

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

46 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

50 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

88 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

92 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Dover-Foxcroft. Straight-line distance: 19.57 mi (31.5 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

Town in Maine, USA

Population245
Coordinates45.2853300, -68.8517000
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Dover-Foxcroft

#2 Dover-Foxcroft

Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,086
Coordinates45.1833900, -69.2269900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Bed Road (-68.851964, 45.285244)
End: East Main Street (-69.22698, 45.183481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.16
Round trip
$6.31
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.16 $6.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.57 $7.13
Premium $4.86 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $6.00 $4.80 $9.60

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Dover-Foxcroft. The current time is 19:00:49.

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.