Western Lakes/Mountains are served by excellent roads

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Getting to the Western Lakes and Mountains By Car

Maine's Western Lakes and Mountains Region is best reached by car via I-95. From points south, travelers should take I-95 north and pick up U.S. Route 302 north. From points north, travelers should take I-95 south into Bangor, then follow U.S. Route 2 west.

Although the only interstate to run through Maine, I-95, is quite a distance from the Western Lakes and Mountains, there are three U.S. Highways which run through the region. U.S. Route 302 runs from Fryeburg (on the New Hampshire border), through Bridgton, Windham, and eventually to Portland.

U.S. Route 202 runs northward from the South Coast, passing through Auburn, Lewiston and Leeds before heading into the Kennebec region.

Further to the north, U.S. Route 2 takes an east-west route that runs through Gilead, Bethel, Rumford, Mexico, Wilton, and Farmington. The highway continues on to the east, ending in Bangor.

Travelers heading into the northernmost portion of the region, including many of the mountain ski areas, should take State Routes 27, 16 and 17. These routes pass through Rangely, Stratton, Bigelow, Carrabassett, and Grafton Notch State Park.