Scenic Drives in Maine
Routes
14
Avg Distance
119 mi
Avg Drive
2h 29m
Destinations
13
Maine has 10 routes that score 7 or higher on our drive quality scale — roads where the scenery and terrain actually make the drive worth doing. Average distance: 134 miles.
Planning Tips
- Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
- Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
- Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top Scenic Routes
Caribou, ME → City of Portland, ME
City of Portland, ME → Caribou, ME
Biddeford, ME → Sullivan, ME
Bar Harbor, ME → Portland, ME
Gorham, ME → Hermon, ME
Portland, ME → Pittsfield, ME
Burnham, ME → South Portland, ME
Pittston, ME → Sanford, ME
Benton, ME → South Portland Gardens, ME
Buckfield, ME → Scarborough, ME
Georgetown, ME → Scarborough, ME
Scarborough, ME → Georgetown, ME
Auburn, ME → Cornish, ME
Scarborough, ME → Alfred, ME