This Stretch of Maine Road Has New England’s Highest Speed Limit

There is no doubt that many Mainers have the need for speed.

Sometimes, we really push it to the limit.

Like most people, I often drive a little faster than the speed limit and I frequently get passed like my SUV is in park.

Actually, years ago, I made the decision that I was going to drive using cruise control as much as possible.

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One night, coming home from a DJ gig, I was driving along a deserted stretch of I-95.  I was driving without using cruise control and was not really paying attention to how fast I was going.  Well, until I realized I was closing in on a Maine State Trooper's cruiser at 90+ miles per hour.  That was an expensive mistake I did not want to repeat.  Now, I use my cruise control to keep my speed in check.

Have you ever wondered where the fastest speed limits in Maine are?  What about the rest of the United States?

The Fastest Speed Limit in Maine

Most people who frequently travel through Maine realize that the state's highest speed limits are on I-95.

Most parts of the Interstate have a speed limit of between 65 MPH and 70 MPH.

However, north of Bangor, there is a stretch of road where you can really fly!

Except for a few spots, the speed limit on the 109-mile stretch of I-95 between Old Town and Houlton is 75 MPH.

What State Has the Highest Speed Limit in the Nation?

According to Rhino Car Hire, the highest speed limit in the country is a short stretch of road in Texas.  The speed limit on that tollway is a whopping 85 MPH.