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Summer Road Trips in Maine

Routes

30

Avg Distance

280 mi

Avg Drive

5h 34m

Destinations

20

Maine in the summer offers an expansive network of 30 road trips, averaging 283 miles and around 5.5 hours. You'll find drives with excellent EV coverage and routes boasting a perfect 10 drive score, reaching elevations up to 525 feet. This season is ideal for exploring the state's diverse terrain and abundant park access, with plenty of daylight for longer excursions.

Planning Tips

Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Maine that work well for summer 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.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

Biddeford, ME → Frenchville, ME

342.6 mi 7h 6m Score: 10/10

This route scores a perfect 10 for its drive experience, traversing 342 miles with access to parks. It's a comprehensive exploration of the state's landscapes.

Editor's pick

York Beach, ME → Presque Isle, ME

332.8 mi 6h 22m Score: 8/10

With a drive score of 8, this 332-mile trip offers mostly flat terrain and park access. It covers a significant portion of Maine, making for a substantial summer adventure.

Editor's pick

Biddeford, ME → Caribou, ME

316.8 mi 6h 9m Score: 8/10

This 316-mile drive stands out with excellent EV coverage and 18 DC fast chargers, alongside park access. It's a well-supported highway-focused route for covering distance.

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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