Maine Maritime's 35-acre campus is on the tip of a peninsula at the head of majestic Penobscot Bay, an ideal setting for our college. Castine, the home of Maine Maritime, provides a very safe and comfortable environment for learning and activity. Rich in history, natural beauty, and maritime tradition, the town is 40 miles from Bangor, Maine's third largest city, and close to Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, the Appalachian Trail, and other premier locations.
From the East (coastal)
Take Route 1 South through Ellsworth. About 18 miles from downtown Ellsworth, turn left on Route 175. After 8 miles, pick up Route 166 to Castine, another 7 miles. Take first left after the Maine Maritime sign onto Pleasant Street, and make a right immediately before the athletic field to enter the parking lot.
From the East (via Route 9)
Take Route 9 to Route 46, Eddington, 77 miles. Follow Route 46, across Route 1A, to Bucksport, 19 miles. Take left on Route 1 North/Route 3 for half of one mile. Turn right on Route 175. After 8 miles, pick up Route 166 to Castine, another 7 miles. Take first left after the Maine Maritime sign onto Pleasant Street, and make a right immediately before the athletic field to enter the parking lot.
From the North
Take Interstate 95 to Bangor, Exit 182A (Old Exit 45), I-395. Take I-395 to Exit 4, Route 15 South to Bucksport. Follow Route 15 South to Bucksport, 18 miles, which merges with Route 1 North/Route3. One mile past Bucksport McDonald's, turn right on Route 175. After 8 miles, pick up Route 166 to Castine, another 7 miles. Take first left after the Maine Maritime sign onto Pleasant Street, and make a right immediately before the athletic field to enter the parking lot.
From the South and West (2 options)
Option #1 - Take Interstate 95 to Exit 113 in Augusta. Follow signs to Route 3, Belfast. Follow Route 3 East to Belfast, 43 miles. Route 3 merges with Route 1 North. Continue on Route 1 North/Route 3 to Bucksport, 18 miles. One mile past Bucksport McDonald's, turn right on Route 175. After 8 miles, pick up Route 166 to Castine, another 7 miles. Take first left after the Maine Maritime sign onto Pleasant Street, and make a right immediately before the athletic field to enter the parking lot.
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Option #2 - Take Interstate 95 to Bangor, Exit 182A (Old Exit 45), I-395. Take I-395 to Exit 4, Route 15 South to Bucksport. Follow Route 15 South to Bucksport, 18 miles, which merges with Route 1 North/Route 3. One mile past Bucksport McDonald's, turn right on Route 175. After 8 miles, pick up Route 166 to Castine, another 7 miles. Take first left after the Maine Maritime sign onto Pleasant Street, and make a right immediately before the athletic field to enter the parking lot. Option #2 has more interstate highway driving but is 35 miles longer than Option #1.
Mileage:
Augusta, 80*
Bangor, 40
Belfast, 35
Boston, 240*
Bucksport, 15
Calais, 115
Ellsworth, 30
Freeport, 120*
Houlton, 160
Kittery, 180*
Portland, 135*
* via Option #1
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