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Trip from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Parrot, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

37m

Distance

20.7 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Dover-Foxcroft, ME, ME

Dover-Foxcroft, ME

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Downtown Parrot, ME, ME

Parrot, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Parrot, ME covers 20.7 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Main Street, Water Street, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

10.3 miles from Dover-Foxcroft, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 20.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Parrot, ME is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Parrot, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Main Street
Water Street
South Main Street
Elm Street
Main Road
Pond Road
Barrows Falls Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover-Foxcroft, ME and Parrot, ME.

1

Start on East Main Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Main Street
2

Continue on West Main Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
3

Continue on Water Street

5.5 mi · 8 min · Water Street
4

Continue on South Main Street

492 ft · 10 sec · South Main Street
5

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
6

Continue on Main Road

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Road
7

Turn left onto Pond Road

4.8 mi · 11 min · Pond Road
8

Keep slight right to continue on Pond Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pond Road
9

Continue on Barrows Falls Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Barrows Falls Road
10

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.3 miles from Dover-Foxcroft, ME, or about 19m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20.7 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.3 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parrot, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Dover-Foxcroft, ME.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dover-Foxcroft, ME

This is one driving day of about 20.7 miles and 37m.

At 20.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.3 mi from Dover-Foxcroft, ME · 19m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Guilford, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Guilford, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.3 miles from Dover-Foxcroft, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Parrot, ME

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Parrot, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.33 one way

$6.66 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.67 $7.33
premium $4.86 $3.96 $7.93
diesel $5.61 $4.57 $9.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
EV Truck/SUV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Late night in Dover-Foxcroft on Thursday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parrot, ME

Late night in Parrot on Thursday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

37m 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 Parrot, ME covers 20.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Water Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 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 $3.33 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 Parrot, ME is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Parrot, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Parrot, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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