Road trip · Coastal Maine
Maine Coast & Acadia Loop
The loop
Kennebunkport up the coast to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Kennebunkport
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–3 days)
~135 mi straight-line from Kennebunkport
2Maine Coast
Suggested: 5 days (full guide: 5–7 days)
Acadia Vehicle Reservations and Coastal Access
~55 mi straight-line from Maine Coast
3Bar Harbor
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–5 days)
Cadillac Summit Road and Acadia Entry Requirements
~3 mi straight-line from Bar Harbor
4Acadia National Park
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
Cadillac Mountain Vehicle Reservations Required
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Maine Coast & Acadia Loop?
Plan about 13 days to give each of the 4 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Kennebunkport, then Maine Coast, then Bar Harbor, then Acadia National Park. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Maine Coast, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park. Each stop's guide links to the official source.