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Fall Road Trips in Maine

Routes

30

Avg Distance

280 mi

Avg Drive

5h 34m

Destinations

20

Fall is arguably the best driving season in Maine. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 280 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Maine routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Maine that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 280 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Biddeford, ME → Frenchville, ME

342.6 mi 7h 6m Score: 10/10

York Beach, ME → Presque Isle, ME

332.8 mi 6h 22m Score: 8/10

Biddeford, ME → Caribou, ME

316.8 mi 6h 9m Score: 8/10

Caribou, ME → Saco, ME

315.9 mi 6h 9m Score: 8/10

Caribou, ME → Gorham, ME

308.5 mi 6h 2m Score: 8/10

Madawaska, ME → Auburn, ME

308.3 mi 6h 32m Score: 9/10

Caribou, ME → Scarborough, ME

307.8 mi 6h Score: 8/10

Caribou, ME → City of Portland, ME

304.2 mi 6h 14m Score: 8/10

Portland, ME → Madawaska, ME

303.5 mi 5h 54m Score: 8/10

Caribou, ME → Portland, ME

300.4 mi 5h 49m Score: 8/10

Easton, ME → Biddeford, ME

300.1 mi 5h 43m Score: 8/10

Sanford, ME → Ashland, ME

298.4 mi 5h 52m Score: 9/10

Falmouth, ME → Caribou, ME

295 mi 5h 41m Score: 8/10

Caribou, ME → Falmouth, ME

294.9 mi 5h 41m Score: 8/10

West Scarborough, ME → Easton, ME

293 mi 5h 36m Score: 8/10

Scarborough, ME → Easton, ME

291.2 mi 5h 33m Score: 8/10

Brunswick, ME → Fort Kent, ME

290.3 mi 5h 58m Score: 10/10

Presque Isle, ME → South Portland, ME

289.6 mi 5h 33m Score: 8/10

Auburn, ME → Caribou, ME

278.4 mi 5h 22m Score: 8/10

Brunswick, ME → Caribou, ME

276.4 mi 5h 23m Score: 8/10

Washburn, ME → Auburn, ME

274.3 mi 5h 22m Score: 8/10

Hodgdon, ME → South Portland Gardens, ME

256.2 mi 4h 39m Score: 8/10

Biddeford, ME → Calais, ME

240.8 mi 4h 55m Score: 8/10

West Scarborough, ME → Calais, ME

233.4 mi 4h 49m Score: 8/10

City of Portland, ME → Lubec, ME

231.5 mi 5h 28m Score: 9/10

City of Portland, ME → Calais, ME

227.9 mi 4h 59m Score: 8/10

South Portland, ME → Calais, ME

226.9 mi 4h 38m Score: 8/10

Portland, ME → Calais, ME

224.1 mi 4h 34m Score: 8/10

Houlton, ME → Lewiston, ME

221.4 mi 3h 55m Score: 8/10

East Machias, ME → Biddeford, ME

219 mi 4h 49m Score: 9/10

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