US-2 between I-91 and I-95 ???

[JoeH]

Was thinking about taking a different route to Bar Harbor this summer. How is US 2 in NH/ME going from I-91 to I-95 , We are in a 43'MH towing a pickup.

[bukhrn]

On our first trip to/thru NE, I was worrying about Rt 2 from Maine thru NH & VT, I was all over the forums with questions, even did the street view of the entire route on Google maps, after doing the trip I realized that all my anguish was for nothing, US 2 is a great scenic route, not an interstate, but after you do the trip, you'll realize that you're thankful it's not.
You may get there faster on another route, but I think you'll enjoy it more on Rt 2.

[DrewE]

While it may be slower going in terms of speed than taking the Interstate highways, it's far more direct, so the travel time is definitely not longer than taking I-91 to I-89 to....

US-2 is an important trucking route through the area, and is suitable for any vehicle.

(US-2 does not go through Franconia Notch, though...it passes north of it by several miles. Detouring to US-302 or the Kancamagus Highway will lead through the notch and along some other lovely scenery.)

[docsouce]

One of my Northern New England favorites. As mentioned, it's slower scenic road that passes through/by some cool small towns, and White Mountain favorites. Mount Washington, Franconia Notch to name a couple. Easy no problem road.

[ryegatevt]

Also try to pick a nice day - very scenic through Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and Western Maine. It'll take about 6 hours from St Johnsbury to Acadia. Pick up the Maine Turnpike (no tolls) in Newport to avoid driving through Bangor. We drive it every year in September when a lot of the tourists have gone home...

[JoeH]

agwill wrote:
Just a two lane road with small towns so slow at times but fully drive able.

Sounds good to me !

[agwill]

Just a two lane road with small towns so slow at times but fully drive able.