Origin
Hermon, ME
Afternoon in Hermon on Saturday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hermon, 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
49m
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hermon, ME
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Dexter, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hermon, ME to Dexter, ME covers 34.5 miles and takes about 49m 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 mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Dexter Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Moosehead Trail | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Main Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Route 2 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Plymouth Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Newport Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Corinna Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermon, ME and Dexter, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 100
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 2
2
Continue on US 2; ME 100
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Road
3
Continue on ME 69
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Plymouth Road
4
Turn left onto ME 69; ME 143
396 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dixmont Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
6
Merge onto I 95
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
8
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ox Bow Road
9
Enter roundabout onto ME 7; ME 11
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Moosehead Trail
10
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Moosehead Trail
11
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newport Road
12
Continue on ME 7; ME 11; ME 43
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Dexter Road
13
Continue on ME 7
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Corinna Road
14
Continue on ME 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
15
Arrive at destination
ME 7
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Hermon, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 9.8 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road
Turn left onto ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
4
20 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road
Navigation decision point
5
20.3 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Palmyra, ME
17 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
16 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
49m 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?
34.5 mi in 49m — 38% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 95.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 9.8 miles in near ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hermon, ME to Dexter, ME is easy. At 49m with 38% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Hermon, ME to Dexter, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Skowhegan along the way.
Skowhegan
19.7 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 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: at 9.8 miles (ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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