Road Trips from Waterville, ME
Planning a weekend escape from Waterville? You've got options that range from quick, scenic drives to slightly longer excursions. Most of these trips are under two hours, with a focus on mostly flat terrain and a few routes that pass by the Frances Perkins National Monument. You can easily get to a few different towns for a day trip, or consider a slightly longer drive if you're looking to explore further into Maine.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
1h
With Parks Nearby
7
Under 2 hours
Bridgton, ME
1h 56m88.1 mi one way
This 1.9-hour drive is a solid choice if you want to get to a place with parks nearby, specifically the Frances Perkins National Monument. The 88.1-mile route has a good drive score of 9 and offers a mix of highway and surface roads with mostly flat terrain, making it a comfortable day trip.
Buxton, ME
1h 48m88.4 mi one way
This 88.4-mile trip takes about 1.8 hours and is predominantly highway driving with a score of 8. Buxton is a good option if you want park access, as it's near the Frances Perkins National Monument. The terrain is mostly flat, making it a straightforward drive.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
1h 51m92.9 mi one way
A 92.9-mile drive that clocks in at 1.9 hours, this route is mostly highway with a drive score of 7. It offers park access to the Frances Perkins National Monument and features mostly flat terrain. It's a decent option if you're aiming for a beach destination with a bit of nature nearby.
Topsham, ME
1h 1m50.4 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Waterboro, ME
2h 9m101.6 mi one way
This 101.6-mile route to Waterboro takes 2.2 hours and scores a 9 for its mostly highway profile. It includes access to the Frances Perkins National Monument and boasts mostly flat terrain. It's a good choice for a longer day trip with park proximity.
Lebanon, ME
2h 23m115.9 mi one way
At 115.9 miles and 2.4 hours, this drive is mostly highway with a strong drive score of 9. Lebanon offers access to the Frances Perkins National Monument and has mostly flat terrain. It's a good option if you're looking for a longer drive with park access.
Eliot, ME
2h 29m126.9 mi one way
This 126.9-mile route to Eliot will take you 2.5 hours, with a drive score of 8 on mostly highway roads. It's one of the longer options and includes park access to the Frances Perkins National Monument. The terrain is mostly flat.
Berwick, ME
2h 28m119.8 mi one way
This 119.8-mile drive to Berwick takes 2.5 hours and scores an 8 on mostly highway roads. Similar to South Berwick, it has mostly flat terrain but no nearby parks. It's a longer option for a day trip if park access isn't a priority.
South Berwick, ME
2h 25m118.5 mi one way
Covering 118.5 miles and taking 2.4 hours, this drive is mostly highway with a score of 8. While it doesn't have nearby parks, it offers a mostly flat terrain for the journey. It's a suitable choice for a longer day trip without a park focus.
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Waterboro, ME
2h 9m101.6 mi one way
Lebanon, ME
2h 23m115.9 mi one way
Bridgton, ME
1h 56m88.1 mi one way
Eliot, ME
2h 29m126.9 mi one way
Waterboro, ME
2h 9m101.6 mi one way
Bridgton, ME
1h 56m88.1 mi one way
Buxton, ME
1h 48m88.4 mi one way
Old Orchard Beach, ME
1h 51m92.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and park access to Frances Perkins National Monument on several routes, spring drives offer comfortable travel and opportunities to see nature emerge.
Summer
The mostly flat terrain and highway profiles of these routes make them suitable for summer day trips, with park access available on some.
Fall
Routes featuring mostly flat terrain and proximity to Frances Perkins National Monument are good for fall drives, offering easy access to scenic areas.
Winter
The predominantly flat terrain on these mostly highway routes makes them generally manageable for winter travel, though park access may be limited.
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