Origin
Bangor, ME
Late night in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, ME to Dexter, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, ME
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Dexter, ME
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 42.4-mile drive from Bangor to Dexter, Maine, can be completed in about 55 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The journey is primarily highway-focused, with 62% of the route utilizing major roads like I-95. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this is an economical option for a short excursion within Maine's Northeast region. You won't need to break this up with an overnight stay, and with no recommended stops, you can easily fit it into any part of your day. It's a practical choice for a quick connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26.2 mi | 28m |
| Dexter Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Moosehead Trail | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Newport Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hammond Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Corinna Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ox Bow Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, ME and Dexter, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 100
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hammond Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge onto I 95; ME 15
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95; ME 15
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
5
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ox Bow Road
6
Enter roundabout onto ME 7; ME 11
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Moosehead Trail
7
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Moosehead Trail
8
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newport Road
9
Continue on ME 7; ME 11; ME 43
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Dexter Road
10
Continue on ME 7
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Corinna Road
11
Continue on ME 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
12
Arrive at destination
ME 7
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Bangor, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95; ME 15
Merge onto I 95; ME 15
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
4
28 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Navigation decision point
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
ME 7; ME 11 / Moosehead Trail
Enter roundabout onto ME 7; ME 11 / Moosehead Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dexter, ME
Late night in Dexter on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 42.4-mile trip. You'll spend a significant portion on I-95, which makes up 62% of the route and features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.2 miles. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to roads like Dexter Road and Moosehead Trail, which will offer a different driving experience. While the majority is on the highway, the latter part of the drive introduces more local road characteristics as you approach Dexter.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Dexter Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 95; ME 15.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bangor, ME to Dexter, ME is easy. At 55m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 95; ME 15): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
419 ft
116 ft
Total Climb
550 ft
Total Descent
246 ft
Highest Point
419 ft
~42.4 mi in
Elevation Range
304 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bangor, ME to Dexter, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Skowhegan along the way.
Skowhegan
27.7 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 95; ME 15): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dexter, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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