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Trip from Packards, ME to Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

40 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m

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

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Downtown Dover-Foxcroft, ME, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Packards, ME to Dover-Foxcroft, ME covers 40 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Davis Street, Main Road, Park Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.44 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

20 miles from Packards, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 40 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.
Davis 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 Packards, ME to Dover-Foxcroft, ME is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Packards, ME to Dover-Foxcroft, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Davis Street
Main Road
Park Street
Main Street
Milo Road
Summer Street
North Street
East Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Davis Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Unnamed 2 Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Unnamed 2 Road
2

Turn left onto Davis Street

15 mi · 21 min · Davis Street
3

Continue on Main Road

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Road
4

Continue on Park Street

3.8 mi · 5 min · Park Street
5

Continue on Main Street

3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
6

Continue on Milo Road

8.6 mi · 12 min · Milo Road
7

Continue on Summer Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street
8

Continue on North Street

463 ft · 11 sec · North Street
9

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East Main Street
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 20 miles from Packards, ME, or about 36m 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 40 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 20 miles or 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 2m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Packards, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Packards, ME

This is one driving day of about 40 miles and 1h 13m.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20 mi from Packards, ME · 36m into the drive

Downtown Brownville, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brownville, ME

20 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

Sangerville, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownville, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20 miles from Packards, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dover-Foxcroft, ME

The final approach into Dover-Foxcroft, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.44 one way

$12.88 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.09 $14.17
premium $4.86 $7.66 $15.32
diesel $5.61 $8.83 $17.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 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 12 0 $4.20 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.50 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56

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.

Forecast as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Packards, ME

Night in Packards on Wednesday

Local time

9:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Night in Dover-Foxcroft on Wednesday

Local time

9:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Brownville, ME

20 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

31 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 13m 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 Packards, ME to Dover-Foxcroft, ME covers 40 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Davis Street, Main Road, Park Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Packards, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.44 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 Packards, ME to Dover-Foxcroft, ME is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Packards, ME to Dover-Foxcroft, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Packards, ME to Dover-Foxcroft, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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