How far is Old Town, ME from Dexter, ME?
The driving distance from Old Town, ME to Dexter, ME is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
City in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Town and Dexter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Town and Dexter.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Gilman Falls Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Gilman Falls Avenue
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Continue on West Old Town Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Old Town Road
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Continue on Hudson Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Hudson Road
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Continue on Old Town Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Old Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hudson Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hudson Road
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Turn left onto Corinth Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Corinth Road
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Continue on Hudson Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Hudson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
652 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Exeter Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Exeter Road
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Turn right onto Garland Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Garland Road
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Continue on Corinth Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Corinth Road
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Turn left onto Dexter Road
3 mi · 5 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on Garland Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Garland Road
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Continue on Greenhouse Road
117 m · 9 sec · Greenhouse Road
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Turn right onto Corinna Road
148 m · 8 sec · 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 Old Town 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.
West Old Town Road
Continue on West Old Town Road
4.88 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Old Town 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 Old Town to Dexter?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Old Town and 19.4 miles from Dexter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Old Town and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Dexter.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford
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 Bradford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Town and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 32.1 mi (51.66 km).
#1 Old Town
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 7,431 |
| Coordinates | 44.9342300, -68.6453100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
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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