Origin
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Afternoon in Dover-Foxcroft on Thursday
Local time
2:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME covers 8.7 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bangor Road, Dyer Road, John Doore Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Bangor Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 8.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bangor Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 5.4 miles in near Atkinson Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (Atkinson Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (John Doore Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Atkinson Road
Turn left onto Atkinson Road
Navigation decision point
3
7.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
John Doore Road
Turn left onto John Doore Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Dyer Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| John Doore Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Atkinson Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Bangor Road
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover-Foxcroft, ME and Atkinson Mills, ME.
1
Start on ME 15
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on ME 15
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Bangor Road
3
Turn left onto Atkinson Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Atkinson Road
4
Continue on Dyer Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Dyer Road
5
Turn left onto John Doore Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
John Doore Road
6
Arrive at destination
John Doore Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Atkinson Mills, ME
Afternoon in Atkinson Mills on Thursday
Local time
2:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME covers 8.7 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bangor Road, Dyer Road, John Doore Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Dover-Foxcroft, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (Atkinson Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (John Doore Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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