Crimson leaves & charming towns
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · New England Fall Foliage
New Hampshire to Maine
New Hampshire and Maine sit about 190 km (118 mi) apart in a straight line, with Maine to the north-east. It is leg 2 of 2 on our New England Fall Foliage itinerary, a 7-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 190 km · 118 mi
- Est. road distance
- 228–266 km
- Est. drive time
- 2 h 30 min – 4 h
- Direction
- Heading north-east
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our New England Fall Foliage itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 228–266 km (142–165 mi) of road and 2 h 30 min – 4 h behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
A car is the practical choice, because the best views sit on small country roads between villages. Many groups fly into a regional airport such as Boston, Burlington or Portland and pick up or return a rental. Allow extra time for slow traffic around popular viewpoints.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends, plus 1 place near the straight-line path.
When you arrive in Maine
Plan two to three days: a coastal drive up Route 1, then Acadia's loop road, summits and lobster pounds.
Red's Eats
Roadside shack in Wiscasset known for overstuffed lobster rolls since the 1970s.
Mount Battie
Camden Hills summit with a stone tower and views over Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay.
Park Loop Road
27-mile road linking Acadia's lakes, cliffs and beaches, mostly one-way.
Atlantic Brewing Company
Bar Harbor brewery with a tasting room and Mainely Meat BBQ on site.
Cadillac Mountain
Highest point on the Atlantic coast and one of the first U.S. spots to see sunrise in fall.
Ocean Path
Easy 2-mile shoreline walk from Sand Beach past Thunder Hole to Otter Cliff.
Near the way
These places from our other itineraries sit within about 25 km of the straight line between New Hampshire and Maine. The road may not pass them directly, so check how far off your route they are.
Before you leave New Hampshire
Spend two days looping the White Mountains: Franconia Notch one day, the Kancamagus and Mount Washington the next.
Flume Gorge
Two-mile loop on boardwalks through a granite gorge with waterfalls and covered bridges.
Polly's Pancake Parlor
Family-run since 1938, serving pancakes from house-ground flours with mountain views.
Woodstock Inn Brewery
Brewpub with an outdoor patio in North Woodstock, a natural end to a notch day.
On this curated route
Where New Hampshire → Maine sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Maine to New Hampshire is the same 190 km in a straight line, heading south-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in January, when Maine averages highs 3°C cooler than New Hampshire.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire high | -1° | 0° | 5° | 13° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 23° | 16° | 9° | 2° |
| Maine high | -3° | -2° | 3° | 11° | 18° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 22° | 14° | 7° | 0° |
| New Hampshire rain | 70 | 78 | 90 | 96 | 94 | 115 | 100 | 98 | 93 | 124 | 89 | 106 |
| Maine rain | 72 | 76 | 81 | 107 | 103 | 134 | 108 | 108 | 89 | 139 | 109 | 115 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Maine month guides.
New Hampshire to Maine: questions travelers ask
How far is New Hampshire from Maine?
New Hampshire is about 190 km (118 mi) from Maine in a straight line, with Maine to the north-east. By road, we estimate 228–266 km (142–165 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from New Hampshire to Maine?
An estimated 2 h 30 min – 4 h, assuming 228–266 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
What is there to see between New Hampshire and Maine?
Near the straight-line path we have 1 place from our curated guides, including Allagash Brewing Company (Portland, Maine). The road may not pass them directly, so check the detour.
Which itineraries include the trip from New Hampshire to Maine?
Our New England Fall Foliage itinerary includes this leg. New England Fall Foliage runs about 7 days across 3 stops, best in Sep – Oct.
Getting to New Hampshire
- Vermont to New Hampshire 172 km
Guides for both ends
- New Hampshire travel guide
- New Hampshire weather best time to visit
- Maine travel guide
- Maine weather best time to visit
Maine by month
Plan New Hampshire → Maine with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.