Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampden, ME
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Dexter, ME
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Hampden, ME to Dexter, ME is 40.2 miles and takes about 53 minutes via I 95 and Dexter Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick drive, mostly highway, perfect for getting from one place to another without a lot of fuss. You'll find this route straightforward for a same-day trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| Dexter Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Moosehead Trail | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Coldbrook Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Newport Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Corinna Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 202 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden, ME and Dexter, ME.
Start on Canoe Club Road
Continue on ME 9 Business
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9
Turn left onto Coldbrook Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
Enter roundabout onto ME 7; ME 11
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
Continue on ME 7; ME 11; ME 43
Continue on ME 7
Continue on ME 7
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Hampden, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Coldbrook Road
Navigation decision point
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
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto ME 7; ME 11 / Moosehead Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hampden on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
Destination
Morning in Dexter on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
38°F
Newport, ME
20 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is 57% highway, with the longest continuous stretch covering 22.2 miles on I 95. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads, specifically Dexter Road and Moosehead Trail, after the main highway segment. The initial part of your drive will feel like typical interstate travel, while the latter half offers a more local feel as you approach Dexter.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 202; ME 9.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hampden, ME to Dexter, ME is easy. At 53m with 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 202; ME 9): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Coldbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hampden, ME to Dexter, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Skowhegan along the way.
Skowhegan
Dexter is a city in Maine.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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