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Nashville to Maine Loop

We're knocking out the big miles early to get you to the lobster rolls faster. This route takes you through the rolling hills of Tennessee into the rugged Appalachian mountains.

5days
16stops
DAY01

Nashville Departure → Scranton Stay

Overnight in Scranton Stay
  1. 08:00
    Nashville Departure· start
  3. 14:30
    Morgantown Pitstop
  5. 19:00
    Scranton Stay· overnight
Roadside Fuel
  • Tudor's Biscuit World · West Virginia staple. Get the 'Mary B' for a massive breakfast biscuit.
  • Pies & Pints · Killer specialty pizzas and a great craft beer list in Morgantown.
Transit Budget
Gas & Snacks
$90
Hotel in PA
$140
DAY02

Scranton Departure → Portland Old Port

Overnight in Portland Old Port
  1. 09:00
    Scranton Departure· start
  3. 15:30
    Portland Head Light
  5. 17:30
    Portland Old Port· overnight
Portland Eats
  • The Highroller Lobster Co. · Portland's best. Try the lobster taco or the classic roll with lime mayo.
  • Duckfat · Hand-cut fries fried in duck fat. Life-changing snack.
Coastal Spending
Lobster Dinner
$60
Portland Airbnb
$220
DAY03

Portland Departure → Bar Harbor

Overnight in Bar Harbor
  1. 08:30
    Portland Departure· start
  3. 11:30
    Cadillac Mountain
  5. 14:00
    Thunder Hole
  7. 18:00
    Bar Harbor· overnight
Island Flavors
  • Jordan Pond House · You HAVE to get the popovers with jam and tea by the water.
  • Side Street Cafe · Best mac & cheese in Bar Harbor. Great local vibe.
Park Budget
Acadia Entry
$35
Bar Harbor Hotel
$280
DAY04

Bar Harbor Departure → Winchester Stay

Overnight in Winchester Stay
  1. 07:30
    Bar Harbor Departure· start
  3. 11:00
    Kancamagus Highway
  5. 20:00
    Winchester Stay· overnight
Mountain Fuel
  • Polly's Pancake Parlor · Legendary pancakes with real NH maple syrup. Don't skip this.
  • Dinosaur Bar-B-Que · If you make it to NY/PA, this is the gold standard for road trip BBQ.
Return Budget
Gas
$80
Virginia Hotel
$130
DAY05

Winchester Departure → Nashville Return

  1. 08:30
    Winchester Departure· start
  3. 12:00
    Roanoke Stop
  5. 19:30
    Nashville Return
Southern Comfort
  • The Pink Cadillac Diner · Classic 50s vibes in Virginia. Great burgers and shakes.
  • Hattie B's · Welcome home! Celebrate with some Nashville Hot Chicken.
Final Costs
Gas
$85
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 8h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 2: 5h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 4: 8h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 5: 8h driving — plan rest stops
  • Cadillac Mountain needs a reservation
  • I-81 is heavy on semi-truck traffic
  • Maine weather changes fast—pack layers