This page delivers traffic analytics for Maine. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Maine among 8,426 road miles divided in 111,023 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 401 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.
4,836
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 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.
14.6%
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.
$77,702
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,836 vehicles per day in Maine that results in 32,675,550 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈11.9 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 34.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Maine's average daily traffic volume is 31% lower than the national average - 4,836 vehicles per day against 6,986 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Maine accounts for about 0.4% of the national total, at 32,675,550 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈11.9 billion per year). Journey times run 4% higher than the national level, at 34.6 minutes on average. Congestion runs 23% lower than the national level, at a ratio of 14.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Maine's 4,836 vehicles per day outpaces 26% of states nationwide. On travel time, Maine runs longer than 87% of states nationwide.
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.
8,989
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.2 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.
25.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,051
A significant volume of traffic in Maine utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 8,989 vehicles per day, 101% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,469 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,384 highway road miles divided in 9,019 segments (average segment length 810 ft), together carrying 11,559,445 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.2 billion per year). Trucks constitute 12.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 6% lower than the national average, at 12.3% - positioning Maine as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Maine's highway truck share (12.3%) is higher than 42% of states nationwide. 14% of states nationwide see fewer highway trucks per day than Maine's roughly 1,110.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,469
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.1 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.
13.9%
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.
$76,571
The non-highway road network in Maine supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,469 vehicles per day, 50% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 8,989 vehicles per day. That average covers 7,042 non-highway road miles divided in 102,004 segments (average segment length 365 ft), together carrying 21,116,106 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.7 billion per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 46% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (13.9%) runs 24% lower than the national average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Maine's overall average travel time exceeds 87% of states nationwide. Trip origins here have higher average income than 24% of states nationwide. Drivers here also skew toward the highest median age nationwide, at 50 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 72% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 16% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +18% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -21% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Maine, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +18% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Maine
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,836
6,986
-30.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.7%
9.3%
-6.8%
Truck % (Highway)
12.3%
13.1%
-5.5%
Avg. Travel Time
34.6 min
33.3 min
+4.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,836 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 50 years, Maine has the highest driver age of any state nationwide.
Trucks account for approximately 8.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.3% on highways.
Drivers on Maine roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $77,702 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 18% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,800 vehicles per day - a 21% decrease from the annual average.
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)
