This page delivers traffic analytics for Kennebec County, Maine. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kennebec County, Maine among 695 road miles divided in 8,325 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 441 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,303
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.8 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
15.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,720
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,303 vehicles per day in Kennebec County, Maine that results in 3,288,041 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Maine state averages: At 5,303 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Kennebec carries 10% more traffic than the state average of 4,836 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 3,288,041 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year), roughly 10% of Maine's statewide total. Journey times run 3% higher than the state level, at 35.8 minutes on average. At 7% higher than the state level, the 15.6% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Kennebec's 5,303 vehicles per day outpaces 80% of counties in Maine. On travel time, Kennebec runs longer than 67% of counties in Maine.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,656
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.7 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
20.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,306
A significant volume of traffic in Kennebec County, Maine utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,656 vehicles per day, 48% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,166 vehicles per day. That average covers 150 highway road miles divided in 457 segments (average segment length 1,729 ft), together carrying 1,285,415 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈469 million per year). By highway travel volume, Kennebec outranks 79% of counties in Maine. Trucks constitute 14.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.1%) is 14% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Kennebec serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 93% of counties in Maine. By raw truck volume, Kennebec carries more highway trucks than 79% of counties in Maine.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,166
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.0 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
15.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,494
The non-highway road network in Kennebec County, Maine supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,166 vehicles per day, 33% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,656 vehicles per day. That average covers 545 non-highway road miles divided in 7,868 segments (average segment length 366 ft), together carrying 2,002,626 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈731 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 57% lower than on highways. At 10% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 15.3% signals more friction on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 67% of counties in Maine. Trip origins here have higher average income than 40% of counties in Maine. 20% of counties in Maine have a younger driver population than Kennebec.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 73% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Kennebec County, Maine, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Kennebec
Maine
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,303
4,836
+9.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.1%
8.7%
+4.9%
Truck % (Highway)
14.1%
12.3%
+13.8%
Avg. Travel Time
35.8 min
34.6 min
+3.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,303 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Kennebec carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 79% of counties in Maine, at roughly 1,076 per day.
Drivers on Kennebec roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,720 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Kennebec County, Maine. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Traffic volumes are typically 12% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,270 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.1% on highways.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
