Maine has 14 scenic byways mapped in the US Department of Transportation data, together covering about 743 miles of road. The longest is the Bold Coast Scenic Byway, running roughly 120 mapped miles. This interactive map plots every Maine scenic byway — filter by designation, search any town or address, and click a route for its details.
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Route data: US Department of Transportation scenic byway layers (geo.dot.gov). Location search by OpenStreetMap Nominatim. Routes show the mapped corridor and are for reference only – check current conditions before travelling.
How to use the Maine scenic byways map
The map opens framed on Maine. Each line is one scenic byway, coloured by designation. Zoom with the scroll wheel, click any route to see its name, designation, administering agency and mapped length, and use the designation checkboxes or the name filter to focus on the routes you want. Some byways continue across the state line — their full mapped length is shown.
Scenic byways in Maine
Every scenic byway recorded in Maine, with its designation and mapped length. Routes that run into neighbouring states are listed at their full length.
Scenic byway
Designation
Mapped length
Bold Coast Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
120 mi
St John Valley Cultural Byway
State Scenic Byway
103 mi
Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
88 mi
Old Canada Road Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
78 mi
Moosehead Lake Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
68 mi
Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
53 mi
Pequawket Trail Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
53 mi
State Route 27 Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
49 mi
Fish River Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
37 mi
Acadia Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
34 mi
Schoodic National Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
25 mi
Grafton Notch Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
15 mi
Blackwoods Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
12 mi
Million Dollar View Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
8 mi
Byway designations in Maine
National Scenic Byway × 3 — a federally recognised route with outstanding qualities
State Scenic Byway × 15 — designated by the state scenic byway programme
Planning a scenic drive in Maine
Start with the headline routes. The state’s National Scenic Byways — Old Canada Road Scenic Byway, Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway, Schoodic National Scenic Byway — are a strong starting point. Check seasonal conditions before you travel — mountain and back-country byways can close in winter. For overnight stops along the way, see our Maine campgrounds map, and for a different pace try the Maine cycling map.
Route data comes from the US Department of Transportation scenic byway layers at geo.dot.gov, harmonised into a single dataset. It reflects what the transportation agencies publish and may lag local designations. Routes show the mapped corridor and are for planning only — check current road conditions before you travel.
Maine scenic byways: frequently asked questions
How many scenic byways does Maine have?
This map shows 14 scenic byways in Maine, covering about 743 mapped miles.
What is the longest scenic byway in Maine?
The Bold Coast Scenic Byway is the longest, at roughly 120 mapped miles.
Does Maine have any All-American Roads?
Maine has no All-American Roads in this dataset, but it does have 3 National Scenic Byways and a wider set of state-designated routes.
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