Origin
Brewer, ME
Afternoon in Brewer on Saturday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brewer, ME to Dexter, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 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 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brewer, ME
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Dexter, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brewer, ME to Dexter, ME covers 43.5 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Dexter Road, Moosehead Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 25 mi | 27m |
| Dexter Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Moosehead Trail | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Newport Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 395 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Corinna Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 25 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewer, ME and Dexter, ME.
1
Start on State Street
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left
229 ft
·
21 sec
3
Turn left
69 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn left onto ME 9 Business; ME 178
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
6
Continue on I 395; ME 15
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 395; ME 15
7
Continue on I 395
148 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 395
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Newport
9
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
27 min
·
I 95
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
11
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ox Bow Road
12
Enter roundabout onto ME 7; ME 11
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Moosehead Trail
13
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Moosehead Trail
14
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newport Road
15
Continue on ME 7; ME 11; ME 43
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Dexter Road
16
Continue on ME 7
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
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
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Brewer, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 9 Business; ME 178 / North Main Street
Turn left onto ME 9 Business; ME 178 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Newport
6
28.7 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
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$7.00 one way
$14.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
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
Afternoon in Dexter on Saturday
Local time
2:42 PM
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
56m 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?
43.5 mi in 56m, mostly highway — 25 mi of that is on I 95.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Dexter Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 9 Business; ME 178 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Brewer, ME to Dexter, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Skowhegan along the way.
Skowhegan
28.7 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 9 Business; ME 178 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Trip.ovh 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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