Map & Directions

Maine Maritime Academy is located in the village of Castine, a picturesque town that overlooks the harbor and nearby islands on the Maine coast. Driving here by car takes approximately one hour from Bangor and Belfast, and 40 minutes from Ellsworth (see more mileage information for key cities below).

Directions

From the East (coastal)
Take Route 1 South through Ellsworth
About 18 miles south of downtown Ellsworth, turn left on Route 166
After 8 miles, continue on Route 166 until stop sign
Take a right and follow 166 into Castine
The Admissions Office is located in the Captain Quick Alumni Hall, and visitor parking is available in the adjacent 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 1/2(half) mile
Turn right on Route 166
After 8 miles, continue on Route 166 until stop sign
Take a right and follow 166 into Castine
The Admissions Office is located in the Captain Quick Alumni Hall, and visitor parking is available in the adjacent 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 166
After 8 miles, continue on Route 166 until stop sign
Take a right and follow 166 into Castine
The Admissions Office is located in the Captain Quick Alumni Hall, and visitor parking is available in the adjacent 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 166
After 8 miles, continue on Route 166 until stop sign
Take a right and follow 166 into Castine
The Admissions Office is located in the Captain Quick Alumni Hall, and visitor parking is available in the adjacent lot.

-OR-

Option #2 – Take Interstate 95 to Bangor, Exit 182A (Old Exit 45), I-395
Take I-395 to Exit 4, then 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 166
After 8 miles, continue on Route 166 until stop sign
Take a right and follow 166 into Castine
The Admissions Office is located in the Captain Quick Alumni Hall, and visitor parking is available in the adjacent lot.

NOTE: Option #2 has more interstate highway driving but is 35 miles longer than Option #1.

Approximate Mileage to Castine from Key Cities

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