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| Total Mileage in State: | 305 miles | |
| Northern End: | At Canadian border | |
| Southern End: | At New Hampshire state line | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 305 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | York, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Somerset, Kennebec, Somerset, Penobscot, Aroostook | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | I-195, in Saco I-295, in Portland Unsigned I-495, near Portland I-395, in Bangor US 1, in Houlton |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Kittery, York, Portland, Gardiner, Augusta, Waterville, Bangor, Old Town, Houlton | |
Northbound
- Section 1: New Hampshire Border to Portland (Exit 47)
- Section 2: Portland (Exit 47) to Augusta (Exit 109)
- Section 3: Augusta (Exit 109) to Bangor (Exit 183)
- Section 4: Bangor (Exit 183) to Sherman (Exit 264)
- Section 5: Sherman (Exit 264) to Canadian Border
Section 1: New Hampshire Border to Portland (Exit 47)
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Interstate 95 North as it enters Maine via crossing the Piscataqua River Bridge from New Hampshire. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View on the Piscataqua River Bridge as it descends on its north side. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Kittery. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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State-named Interstate 95 North reassurance alongside a marker signaling the beginning of the Maine Turnpike. I-95 and the Maine Turnpike will run concurrently for the next 101 miles to the Augusta area. Take Exit 3 to Kittery Mall Rd. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike) starts out at 65 mph in Kittery. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 1: To ME 103 - Eliot / Kittery Foreside Navy Yard (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 2: US 1 South / ME 236 South / US 1 Bypass - Kittery Center / Memorial Circle (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Maine welcome sign approaching Exit 3. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 3: US 1 North / ME 236 North - Coastal Route / Kittery / South Berwick (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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North of Exit 3, the speed limit increases to 70 mph. This is the standard speed limit on most (but not all) rural stretches of Interstate highway in Maine. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Rest Area / Visitor Information Center on Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) in York County. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 7 to York Beach. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Weigh Station on Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) in York County. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 6. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The first of three toll plazas on the Maine Turnpike lies 1 mile ahead. At the time, the toll rate for passenger cars was $3.00 at this plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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EZ Pass is accepted in all lanes at the toll plaza ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 7: To ME 91 / To US 1 - The Yorks / Ogunquit (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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This sign directs wide loads and oversize loads to keep to the right and use lane 2 at the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Approaching the York Toll Plaza, the speed limit decreases to 50 mph. Trucks are reminded to keep to the right at the plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 7, as the York Toll Plaza comes into view. Also, the speed limit decreases further to 35 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View approaching the York Toll Plaza on Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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A close up view of the York Toll Plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North / Maine Turnpike reassurance shields leaving the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit returns to 70 mph, with a minimum speed limit of 45 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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This sign lists the distances to the three service plazas along the Maine Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 10. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 19 to Sanford Recreational Lake Region. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 15. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Warning sign alerting motorists to watch for moose entering the roadway. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 19 to the Wells - Ogunquit Beach Area. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also take Exit 19 to York County Community College. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 19: ME 9 / ME 109 - Wells / Sanford (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) in both miles and kilometers. It's 25 miles (40 km) to Portland and 88 miles (142 km) to Augusta. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 23. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 25 to Kennebunk Beach Area. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) approaching Exit 25 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The Kennebunk Service Plaza, the first of three on the turnpike, is 3/4 mile ahead at Exit 25. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 25: ME 35 - Kennebunk / Kennebunkport (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Gore point signage for Exit 25, along with a view of the ramp to the Kennebunk Service Plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit remains 70 mph with a minimum speed limit of 45 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 30. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 32 to the University of New England. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 32: ME 111 - Biddeford (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 36 to the Saco/Old Orchard Beach Area. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) approaching Exit 36 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at a ramp providing access to the Hotel & Conference Center. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 36: Interstate 195 East - Saco / Old Orchard Beach (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 42 to Scarborough Beach State Park. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 40. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 44 to the Portland Sports Complex. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also take Exit 44 to the Casco Bay Region. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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This sign lists the exits to take to Portland, South Portland, and Westbrook. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 42: To US 1 - Scarborough (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 46 to Portland Jetport. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) approaching Exit 44 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 45 to South Portland. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 44: Interstate 295 North - Downtown Portland (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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At Exit 44, the speed limit decreases to 60 mph as you pass through the Portland and South Portland areas. The minimum speed limit remains 45 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Gore point signage for Exit 44. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 45 to Southern Maine Community College. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 45: To US 1 / To ME 114 - Maine Mall Rd / Payne Rd (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 46: To ME 22 / To ME 9 - Jetport / Congress St (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) as it enters the Portland city limits. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take either of the next two exits to Westbrook. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 47 to the University of New England Portland Campus. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 47: ME 25 - Rand Road / Westbrook Arterial (Photo taken 8/7/17).s |
Section 2: Portland (Exit 47) to Augusta (Exit 109)
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State-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield alongside a Maine Turnpike reassurance marker. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 48: To ME 25 / To US 302 - Riverside St / Larrabee Rd (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) approaching Exit 52 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 52 to MidCoast / Boothbay Harbor. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 51. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also take Exit 52 to the Brunswick - Bath Region. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 52: Unsigned Interstate 495 / To Interstate 295 / To US 1 (Falmouth Spur) - Falmouth / Freeport (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 53: ME 26 / ME 100 - Falmouth / Cumberland (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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North of Exit 53, the speed limit returns to 70 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 55. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) approaching the Gray Service Plaza - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at the Gray Service Plaza in Cumberland County. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View of the ramp to the Gray Service Plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 63 to the Sebago Lakes Region. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also take Exit 63 to the Bethel, Sunday River, and Mt. Abram ski areas. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 63: US 202 / ME 115 / ME 4 / To ME 26 - Gray / New Gloucester (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North / Maine Turnpike reassurance shields. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limits remain 70 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 65. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) approaching the New Gloucester Toll Plaza - 1 mile. Passenger cars owed $2.25 at this plaza at the time. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Wide loads are reminded to keep to the far right at the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Approaching the New Gloucester Toll Plaza, cash customers will exit off to the right while EZ Pass tagholders can stay straight and use the express lane to be tolled electronically. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Traffic using the express toll lane is urged to not stop. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View of the New Gloucester Toll Plaza on Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View of the toll gantry at the New Gloucester Toll Plaza in the express lane. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 75 to Black Mountain ski area and the Rumford Region. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 75 to Range Pond State Park as well. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 71. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 75 to Saddleback Mountain and Rangeley Lakes ski areas as well. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The Lost Valley and Sugarloaf ski areas are also accessible via Exit 75. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 75 to Auburn-Lewiston Airport and the Intermodal Facility. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also take Exit 75 to Central Maine Community College and the University of Maine at Farmington. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 75: US 202 / ME 4 / ME 100 - Auburn / Lewiston (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 80 to the University of Southern Maine Lewiston Campus. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also take Exit 80 to Kaplan University. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 78. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 80 to Bates College as well. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 80: To ME 196 - Lewiston / Auburn (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 82. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 86: ME 9 / To ME 126 - Sabattus / Lisbon (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike). It's 15 miles to West Gardiner, 22 miles to Augusta, and 95 miles to Bangor. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 90. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 93. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) approaching the West Gardiner Toll Plaza - 1 mile. At the time, passenger cars owed $1.75 at this plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnnpike) as it enters the West Gardiner town limits. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The West Gardiner Toll Plaza is set up exactly like the previous New Gloucester Toll Plaza. Cash customers will exit off to the right here while EZ Pass tagholders can stay straight through the express toll lane. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View of the ramp to the West Gardiner Toll Plaza for cash customers and wide loads. EZ Pass is accepted in all lanes. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View of the West Gardiner Toll Plaza from the express toll lane. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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A view of the toll gantry in the express toll lane. This is the final toll plaza on the Maine Turnpike heading northbound. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) approaching Exit 102 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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To access the West Gardiner Service Plaza, the final northbound service plaza on the Maine Turnpike, you must use Exit 102. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at Exit 102: ME 9 / ME 126 / To Interstate 295 South - Gardiner / Litchfield (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 103, as traffic from Interstate 295 North merges on the right. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Another set of Interstate 95 North / Maine Turnpike reassurance shields. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike). It's 5 miles to Augusta, 27 miles to Waterville, and 80 miles to Bangor. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 113 to the Maine Maritime Academy and the Penobscot Bay Region. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 104. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 109 to Augusta State Airport. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also take Exit 109 to the MidCoast Region, Camden, and Rockland. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 113 to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also use Exit 113 to Fort Knox Bridge Observatory. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Augusta. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 109 to Camden Hills State Park. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also take Exit 109 to the Capital Facilities and Memorials. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) as it enters the Augusta city limits. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 109 to US 201 South toward Hallowell. Take Exit 113 to US 201 North to ME 3 East. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Entering Augusta, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Approaching Exit 109, this shield marks the northern end of the Maine Turnpike in Augusta. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 109: US 202 / ME 11 / ME 17 / ME 100 - Augusta / Winthrop (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
Section 3: Augusta (Exit 109) to Bangor (Exit 183)
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Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 112B to the Rangeley-Saddleback and Kingfield-Sugarloaf Recreational Areas. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 111. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 112A to Kaplan University. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 112A to the University of Maine Augusta Campus and Augusta Civic Center. Take Exit 112B to the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemeteries. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 112A: ME 8 South / ME 11 South / ME 27 South - Augusta (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 112B: ME 8 North / ME 11 North / ME 27 North - Augusta / Belgrade (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 113: ME 3 - Augusta / Belfast (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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North of Exit 113, the speed limit of 70 mph resumes. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 115. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 117. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 120: Lyons Rd / Sidney (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 7 miles to Waterville and 63 miles to Bangor. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 124: Trafton Road / Waterville (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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State-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 127 to Winslow and Kennedy Memorial Drive. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 130 to Downtown Waterville. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 127 to Colby College and Thomas College. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Entering the Waterville area, the speed limit once again decreases to 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 127: ME 11 / ME 137 - Waterville / Oakland (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 130 to Madison and Norridgewock. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 130: ME 104 - Main St / Waterville (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit remains 65 mph through the Waterville area. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 132 to Kennebec Valley Community College and Unity College. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 132: ME 139 - Fairfield / Benton (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 133 to Northern Kennebec & Moose River Region and Jackman. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also take Exit 133 to KVCC Harold Alfond Campus. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 133: US 201 - Fairfield / Skowhegan (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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North of Exit 133, the speed limit returns to the standard 70 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 23 miles to Newport and 49 miles to Bangor. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 138: Hinckley Rd / Clinton / Burnham (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Be alert for moose entering the roadway for the next 10 miles. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 143. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Weigh Station on Interstate 95 North near Pittsfield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 150 to ME 11, ME 100, and ME 152 toward Palmyra. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 150: Somerset Ave / Pittsfield / Hartland (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 6 miles to Newport and 33 miles to Bangor. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 157 to the Dover-Foxcroft, Moosehead Lake, and Moose Mountain Areas. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 155. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 157: ME 11 / ME 100 / To ME 7 - Newport / Dexter (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 151: ME 7 - East Newport / Plymouth (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Remain alert for moose crossing the highway for the next 17 miles. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 167: ME 69 / ME 143 - Etna / Dixmont (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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State-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 170. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 172. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 174: ME 69 - Carmel / Winterport (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 95 North in Penobscot County. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 178. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 180: Cold Brook Rd / Hermon / Hampden (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 182A to the Downeast & Acadia Region. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 183 to Mansfield Stadium and Sawyer Arena. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take any of the next 6 exits to Bangor. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 182A to the World War II, Vietnam War, and Purple Heart Memorials. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North as it enters the Bangor city limits. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 182A to Downtown Bangor and the Children's Museum. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Use either Exit 186 or Exit 187 to Bangor Mall Blvd. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exits 182A-B - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Interstate 395 East via Exit 182A to US 1 and the Bar Harbor Region as well as to Calais. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 182A to ME 15 South. Take Exit 185 to ME 15 North. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Approaching Exit 182A, the speed limit decreases to 60 mph as Interstate 95 North passes through the Bangor area. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 182A: Interstate 395 / ME 15 South / To US 1A / To ME 9 - Bangor / Brewer (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 183 to the University of Maine Augusta Bangor Campus. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 182B: To US 2 / To ME 100 West - Hermon (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Gore point signage for Exit 182B. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 183: US 2 / ME 100 - Hammond St / Airport (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
Section 4: Bangor (Exit 183) to Sherman (Exit 264)
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 184: ME 222 - Union St / Airport (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 185 to Husson University. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 185: ME 15 North - Broadway (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 186: Stillwater Avenue (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 187 to Eastern Maine Community College and the Korean War Memorial. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 187: Hogan Rd / Bangor / Veazie (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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North of Exit 187, the standard speed limit of 70 mph resumes. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 4 miles to Orono and 115 miles to Houlton. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 189. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 191 to the University of Maine Arts Facilities. Take Exit 193 to the Sports Complex. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 191: Kelly Rd / Orono (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 193: Stillwater Ave / Stillwater / Old Town (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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State-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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North of Exit 193, the speed limit increases to 75 mph. The 75 mph speed limit, the only in the northeastern states, lasts from this point to Houlton for roughly the next 106 miles. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 24 miles to Howland and 109 miles to Houlton. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 196. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 127: ME 43 - Old Town / Hudson (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Weigh Station on Interstate 95 North in Old Town. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 199: ME 16 - Alton / LaGrange / Milo (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit remains 75 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 201. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 205. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 208. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 210. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 212. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 215. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 217: ME 6 / ME 155 - Howland / Lagrange (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 15 miles to Lincoln and 83 miles to Houlton. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 220. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 223. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Speed Limit - 75 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 227 to Lincoln & Grand Lakes Recreational Region. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 227: To US 2 / To ME 6 / To ME 116 - Lincoln / Lee / Mattawamkeag (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 231. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 234. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 241. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 244 to the South Entrance of Baxter State Park. Take Exit 264 for the North Entrance. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 95 North near Medway. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 244 for ME 157 to Allagash Wilderness Waterway and Baxter State Park's South Entrance. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North crossing the Penoscot River. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 244: ME 157 - Medway / Millinocket (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 246. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 18 miles to Sherman and 55 miles to Houlton. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 247. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 251. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The Scenic View Area ahead provides a nice view of Mt. Katahdin, which is located to the west at Baxter State Park. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at the Scenic View Area near Medway. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 257. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 259: Benedicta (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 264 to the University of Maine at Fort Kent. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 260. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Again, take Exit 264 to Baxter State Park's North Entrance. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 264: ME 158 / To ME 11 - Sherman / Patten (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
Section 5: Sherman (Exit 264) to Canadian Border
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Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit remains 75 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 20 miles to Oakfield and 38 miles to Houlton. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 268. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 272. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 274. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 276: ME 159 - Island Falls (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 277. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 281. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 286 to ME 11 (Scenic Highway) toward Eagle Lake and Ashland. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 286: Oakfield Road / Oakfield / Smyrna Mills (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 5 miles to Smyrna and 15 miles to Houlton. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 291 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 291: US 2 - Smyrna (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit remains 75 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 294. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 298. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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A Rest Area and Visitor Information Center exist off Exit 302. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 302 to University of Maine Presque Isle and Northern Maine Community College. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 305 to Houlton International Airport. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 300. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Houlton. All Northern & Central Aroostook County Towns are accessible via Exit 302. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 302 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 302 to Aroostook State Park. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 302: US 1 - Houlton / Presque Isle (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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One final state-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Near mile marker 303, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph in the Houlton area. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North crossing the Meduxnekeag River. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 303. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Traffic crossing into New Brunswick via NB 95 toward Woodstock and Fredericton should remain straight ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 305 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Approaching Exit 305, the speed limit decreases to 40 mph as Interstate 95 North nears its national northern terminus and Canada customs. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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As this sign reads, Exit 305 is the final exit before Canada customs. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 305: US 2 - Houlton International Airport / Industrial Park (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Gore point signage for Exit 305. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Nearing the northern terminus of Interstate 95 and Canada customs, the speed limit is reduced to a crawl at 25 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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As this sign reads, all loaded trucks must report to the U.S. Customs Station ahead on the left. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at its national norther terminus, marked by this END shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |