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JoeH
Explorer III
Mar 01, 2019

US-2 between I-91 and I-95 ???

Was thinking about taking a different route to Bar Harbor this summer. How is US 2 in NH/ME going from I-91 to I-95 , We are in a 43'MH towing a pickup.
  • bukhrn's avatar
    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    On our first trip to/thru NE, I was worrying about Rt 2 from Maine thru NH & VT, I was all over the forums with questions, even did the street view of the entire route on Google maps, after doing the trip I realized that all my anguish was for nothing, US 2 is a great scenic route, not an interstate, but after you do the trip, you'll realize that you're thankful it's not.
    You may get there faster on another route, but I think you'll enjoy it more on Rt 2.
  • While it may be slower going in terms of speed than taking the Interstate highways, it's far more direct, so the travel time is definitely not longer than taking I-91 to I-89 to....

    US-2 is an important trucking route through the area, and is suitable for any vehicle.

    (US-2 does not go through Franconia Notch, though...it passes north of it by several miles. Detouring to US-302 or the Kancamagus Highway will lead through the notch and along some other lovely scenery.)
  • One of my Northern New England favorites. As mentioned, it's slower scenic road that passes through/by some cool small towns, and White Mountain favorites. Mount Washington, Franconia Notch to name a couple. Easy no problem road.
  • Also try to pick a nice day - very scenic through Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and Western Maine. It'll take about 6 hours from St Johnsbury to Acadia. Pick up the Maine Turnpike (no tolls) in Newport to avoid driving through Bangor. We drive it every year in September when a lot of the tourists have gone home...
  • JoeH's avatar
    JoeH
    Explorer III
    agwill wrote:
    Just a two lane road with small towns so slow at times but fully drive able.

    Sounds good to me !
  • Just a two lane road with small towns so slow at times but fully drive able.