PLAN YOUR TRIP
The information here will help you as you begin to plan a vacation in The Maine Beaches .
Driving Time and Distance *
Portsmouth , NH .......... 37 min ........ 30 mi Portland , ME ................. 32 min ......... 27 mi Manchester , NH ......... 1.25 hr ......... 72 mi Boston , MA ....................... 1.5 hr ........ 84 mi Providence , RI .............. 2.5 hrs ...... 140 mi Hartford , CT ..................... 3 hrs ....... 177 mi Burlington , VT ........... 3.75 hrs ..... 234 mi Albany , NY ......................... 4 hrs ...... 245 mi New York , NY .................. 5 hrs ...... 293 mi Montreal , QC ............... 5.5 hrs ...... 327 mi Fredericton , NB ....... 5.25 hrs .... 347 mi Fort Kent , ME ............ 5.75 hrs .... 340 mi Philadelphia , PA ...... 6.75 hrs ...... 387 mi Ottawa , ON ................... 7.5 hrs ..... 447 mi Baltimore , MD .................. 8 hrs ..... 478 mi
* Distances based on travel to Kennebunk , Exit 25
COVID-19 Travel Precautions
COVID-19 precautions may still be part of your vacation planning for awhile . Please consider the following :
Before you arrive in Maine : Please abide by the testing or quarantine mandates for out-of-state visitors . FMI : bit . ly / METravelMandates
Once you arrive in Maine : Please follow the Maine CDC guidelines : – Wear a mask . – Maintain 6 ' social distances . – Wash your hands frequently . – Stay home if you feel sick .
The information provided here regarding Covid-19 precautions is accurate at the time of publication and may have changed since then . For more detailed and up-to-date information visit : Maine . gov / covid19
Transportation
Portland International Jetport ( PWM ) 1001 Westbrook Rd ., Portland ( 207 ) 774-7301 | PortlandJetport . org
Biddeford Municipal Airport ( B19 ) 88 Landry St ., Biddeford , ME ( 207 ) 282-1893 | BiddefordMaine . org
Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport ( SFM ) 199 Airport Rd ., Sanford , ME ( 207 ) 432-0596 | SanfordMaine . org
Logan International Airport ( BOS ) 122 Harborside Dr ., East Boston , MA ( 800 ) 235-6426 | MassPort . com
Manchester Airport ( MHT ) One Airport Rd ., Manchester , NH ( 603 ) 624-6539 | FlyManchester . com
The Amtrak Downeaster ( 800 ) 872-7245 | AmtrakDowneaster . com Stations in Wells , Saco , and Old Orchard Beach ( seasonal )
Weather
Spring
Avg . High : 51˚ Avg . Low : 33˚
Avg . Precip : 4.6
" Avg . Snowfall : 3.6
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Summer
Avg . High : 74˚ Avg . Low : 50˚
Avg . Precip : 4.3
" Avg . Snowfall : 0
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Fall
Avg . High : 58˚ Avg . Low : 38˚
Avg . Precip : 4.6
" Avg . Snowfall : 0
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Winter
Avg . High : 35˚ Avg . Low : 15˚
Avg . Precip : 3.8
" Avg . Snowfall : 11.6
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Travelers Information
Maine State Police : ( 800 ) 452-4664 in Maine | 911 cellular , for emergencies
Road Conditions and Traffic Info : 511 from any phone | 511Maine . gov
Maine Seatbelt Law : Maine requires that drivers and all passengers wear a seatbelt .
Maine Speed Limits : Be sure to follow all posted speed limits . Fines for speeding are at least $ 50 by law . Exceeding the speed limit by 30 mph or more is a criminal offense .
Maine Hands-free Driving Law : The law prohibits talking , texting or using a hand-held device while driving , even while stopped at a stoplight or in traffic . Fines up to $ 250 .
E-ZPASS and Tolls : The Maine Turnpike is part of the E-ZPass system . You can use your passes from NH , MA , RI , NY , NJ , PA , DE , MD , WV , VA , NC , OH , KY , IN , and IL while on the Turnpike , which serves The Maine Beaches with exits in Kittery , York , Wells , Kennebunk , Biddeford , and Old Orchard Beach .
Maine Recreational Marijuana Law : Adults over 21 years of age can possess up to 2.5 oz . of legally obtained cannabis for recreational consumption on private property . No one can consume cannabis in public or on federal land ; it is illegal . While retail sale is legal , cannabis cannot be carried across state lines .
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