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| Total Mileage in State: | 53 miles | |
| Northern End: | At I-95 (Maine Turnpike), in West Gardiner | |
| Southern End: | At I-95 (Maine Turnpike), in Scarborough | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 53 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Kennebec | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | US 1, in Portland US 1A, in Portland Falmouth Spur (Unsigned I-495), in Falmouth I-95 (Maine Turnpike), in West Gardiner |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | South Portland, Portland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport, Gardiner, West Gardiner | |
Northbound
- Section 1: Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike) to Yarmouth (Exit 17)
- Section 2: Yarmouth (Exit 17) to Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike)
Section 1: Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike) to Yarmouth (Exit 17)
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Merging onto Interstate 295 North from Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike), these signs warn motorists to check their brakes as they approach the toll plaza for the Maine Turnpike ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Approaching the toll plaza, the speed limit is reduced to 35 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Wide loads should stay to the far right at the toll plaza ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View as Interstate 295 North approaches the toll plaza for the Maine Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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A closer view of the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 1: To US 1 - South Portland (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 295 North starts out at 55 mph in South Portland. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take any of the next 5 exits to Portland. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Visitor Information is available at Exit 7. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exits 6 or 7 to Downtown Portland. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 4: Casco Bay Br / Portland Waterfront (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Be alert for low flying aircraft in the area. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North entering the Portland city limits. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 5 to ME 22 / US 1A - Congress St, the Rail and Bus Terminals, Amtrak, and Fore River Parkway. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also take Exit 5 to the Ballpark, Stadium, Ice Arena, and Expo Center. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Nearing downtown Portland, the speed limit decreases to 50 mph just before Exit 5. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 5: ME 22 / US 1A - Congress St (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View of the ramp to Exit 5, with an overhead sign showing the interchange design. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign listing the distances to the four upcoming Portland exits. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 7 to the Park & Ride lot and Island Ferries. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 6A to Southern Maine Community College and the Arts District. Take Exit 6B to UM School of Law and the University of Southern Maine. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 6A: ME 100 South - Forest Ave (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 6B: ME 100 North / US 302 West - Forest Ave (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 7 to the Civic Center, Old Port Exchange, Maine College of Art, and Narrow Gauge Railroad. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 7: US 1A - Franklin St (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 8: ME 26 North - Washington Avenue (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 9: US 1 North - Falmouth Foreside (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Gore point signage for Exit 9. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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State-named Interstate 295 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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North of Exit 9, the speed limit increases to 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 295 North. It's 3 miles to Falmouth and 24 miles to Brunswick. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at mile marker 8. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North as it enters the Falmouth town limits. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North approaching Exit 10 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at mile marker 10. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 10: To Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike) / To US 1 / To ME 9 - Bucknam Rd / Falmouth / Cumberland (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at mile marker 12. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at mile marker 14. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 15: US 1 - Yarmouth / Cumberland (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take any of the next 4 exits to Freeport. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at mile marker 16. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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A Rest Area and Visitor Info Center exists off Exit 17 ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 17: US 1 - Yarmouth / Freeport (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
Section 2: Yarmouth (Exit 17) to Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike)
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Another state-named Interstate 295 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 295 North. It's 11 miles to Brunswick and 39 miles to Augusta. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take either Exit 20 or Exit 22 to downtown Freeport. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 20: Desert Rd / Freeport (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 22 to Bradbury Mountain State Park and Pownal. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 22: ME 125 / ME 136 - Freeport / Durham (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 24: US 1 - Freeport (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at mile marker 26. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 28 or Exit 31 to US 1 (Coastal Route) toward the Boothbay Region and Rockland. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 28 to Bowdoin College. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take either Exit 28 or Exit 31 to Bath. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 28 to Southern Maine Community College and Southern New Hampshire University. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 28: US 1 - Brunswick / Bath (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at mile marker 29. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 31 to US 1 toward Cooks Corner and Bath. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North enters the Topsham town limits at mile marker 30. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 31 to Lewiston and Auburn as well as to Topsham Fair Mall Road. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 31: ME 196 - Topsham / Lisbon (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign at mile marker 32. It's 7 miles to Bowdoinham and 27 miles to Augusta. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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North of Exit 31, the speed limit increases to 70 mph on Interstate 295 North. This is the standard speed limit on most (but not all) rural Interstate highways in Maine. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at mile marker 34. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at mile marker 36. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 37: ME 125 / ME 138 - Bowdoinham / Bowdoin (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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State-named Interstate 295 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at mile marker 39. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 43: ME 197 - Richmond / Litchfield (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 295 North. It's 8 miles to Gardiner and 15 miles to Augusta. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at mile marker 45. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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As this sign reads, the junction of Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike), and the northern terminus of Interstate 295, is 5 miles ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 49: US 201 - Gardiner (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North approaching the toll plaza for Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike) - 1 mile. At the time, the toll due was $1.00 for cars. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 51 to Interstate 95 South (Maine Turnpike) toward Lewiston and Auburn. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Nearing the toll plaza, motorists are once again reminded to check that their brakes are in good condition. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at mile marker 51. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North at Exit 51: ME 9 / ME 126 - Litchfield / Gardiner (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Gore point signage for Exit 51. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North approaching the toll plaza for the Maine Turnpike - 1500 feet. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit decreases to 35 mph as Interstate 295 North nears the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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These signs direct EZ Pass customers and cash customers on which lanes to use at the toll plaza ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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EZ Pass is accepted in any lane. Wide loads should keep to the far right. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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At the toll plaza, the speed limit is posted at 10 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Close up view of the toll plaza for the Maine Turnpike on Interstate 295 North. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Leaving the toll plaza, this sign welcomes you to the Maine Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 END shield on the ramp to Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit on the ramp is 60 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 North merges into Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) at mile marker 103. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |