Driving the scenic ME-17, the highest paved road in Maine

State Route 17 is a very scenic drive in the central part of the US state of Maine. It’s the highest paved road in Maine.

Maine State Route 17

Where is Maine State Route 17?

The road is located in the central part of Maine and straddles 6 counties: Franklin, Oxford, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Lincoln, and Knox.

How long is Maine State Route 17?

State Route 17 (abbreviated SR 17) is entirely paved. It’s 211 km (131 miles) long running east-west from Oquossoc, at the northwest tip of Rangeley Lake, to Rockland, on Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine.

Is State Route 17 the highest road in Maine?

The road tops out at 707 m (2,319 ft) above sea level to the south of Rangeley Plantation. At this elevation, it’s the highest paved road in Maine.

 

 

 

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