Origin
Old Town, ME
Morning in Old Town on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Town, ME to Dexter, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Town, ME
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Dexter, ME
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Trip Overview
Old Town, ME to Dexter, ME is 38.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Hudson Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maine, making it a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration and lack of major highway driving, it's ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger Maine itinerary. You'll be navigating mostly surface roads for this entire stretch.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Road | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| Corinth Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Garland Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| West Old Town Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Old Town Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Dexter Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Gilman Falls Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Exeter Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hudson Road
— 8.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Town, ME and Dexter, ME.
1
Start on US 2
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Gilman Falls Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Gilman Falls Avenue
3
Continue on ME 43
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
West Old Town Road
4
Continue on Hudson Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hudson Road
5
Continue on Old Town Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Town Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto ME 43; ME 221
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hudson Road
7
Turn left onto ME 43
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Corinth Road
8
Continue on ME 43
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Hudson Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11; ME 15; ME 43
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 43
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Exeter Road
11
Turn right onto ME 94
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Garland Road
12
Continue on ME 94
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Corinth Road
13
Turn left onto ME 94
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Dexter Road
14
Continue on ME 94
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Garland Road
15
Continue on ME 94
384 ft
·
9 sec
·
Greenhouse Road
16
Turn right onto ME 7
485 ft
·
8 sec
·
Corinna Road
17
Continue on ME 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
18
Arrive at destination
ME 7
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Old Town, 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
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 14 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
ME 43; ME 221 / Hudson Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 43; ME 221 / Hudson Road
Navigation decision point
3
16.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
ME 43 / Corinth Road
Turn left onto ME 43 / Corinth Road
Navigation decision point
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
ME 11; ME 15; ME 43 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11; ME 15; ME 43 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
ME 94 / Dexter Road
Turn left onto ME 94 / Dexter Road
Navigation decision point
4
37.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
ME 7 / Corinna Road
Turn right onto ME 7 / Corinna Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 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 | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dexter, ME
Morning in Dexter on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Bradford, ME
19 mi in
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
1 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
1h 9m 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?
This trip has a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 38.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles on Hudson Road. Expect a consistent, unhurried pace as you transition from Hudson Road to Corinth Road and then Garland Road. This route offers a straightforward, rural cruising experience without the complexities of highway merging or dense exits.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Hudson Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in near ME 43; ME 221 / Hudson Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Old Town, ME to Dexter, ME is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles (ME 43; ME 221 / Hudson Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (ME 43 / Corinth Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (ME 11; ME 15; ME 43 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Subway
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Old Town, ME
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-21:30; Su 10:00-20:00
Visit websitePepper's Landing
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Old Town, ME
Cuisine: seafood
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteFreshies
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Angelo's Pizzeria & Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Old Town, ME
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteChina Town
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Old Town, ME
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: We-Mo 11:30-21:00
Visit websiteDomino's
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Old Town, ME
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Su-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00
Visit websitePinkham Trails
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Old Town Loop
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Dorion Loop
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Corn Field Loop
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Otto Farm Loop
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Dexter Historical Society Abbot Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
1h 9m in
0.1 mi from route
ME
Visit websitePeace Pole
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Binnette
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
All Along The Watchtower
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
War Monument
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
VFW
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Arriving in Dexter, ME
Full guide →Dexter is a city in Maine.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Hudson Road. 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 14 miles (ME 43; ME 221 / Hudson Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (ME 43 / Corinth Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (ME 11; ME 15; ME 43 / Main Street): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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