Plymouth, Maine
I-95 exit town with farms, ponds, and quick Bangor access
Overview
Plymouth straddles I-95 west of Bangor, blending travel services near the interstate with dairy farms and ponds on quiet backroads. Residents fish Plymouth Pond, ride snowmobile spurs to Newport and Etna, and shop in Bangor while keeping a rural home base.
Key Facts
Population 1,380
Region Maine Highlands
County Penobscot
Founded 1826
Nearest City Bangor (25 minutes)
What Plymouth Is Known For
Plymouth Local Highlights
Highway convenience
Quick on/off I-95 with fuel, lodging, and food nearby.
Warmwater ponds
Bass and pickerel fishing on Plymouth and Lamb Hill ponds.
Rural fields
Working farms and hayfields dominate the landscape away from the exit.
Things to Do
1
Launch at Plymouth Pond
Boat or ice fish for bass and pickerel.
2
Ride local trails
Connect to ITS and ATV networks toward Newport and Dixmont.
3
Farm stand loop
Drive Routes 69 and 222 for seasonal produce and foliage views.
Living in Plymouth
Mix of exit-area services and quiet country roads. Groceries and schools are in Newport or Bangor; winters demand snow tires and wood heat is common.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Warm, 70-84 F
winter
Cold and snowy, 5-25 F
spring
Cool, 38-58 F with mud season
fall
Crisp, 45-62 F and bright foliage
How to Get There
I-95 exit 161; Routes 69 and 222 link Plymouth to Newport, Dixmont, and Bangor.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Plymouth outline
Key Facts
Population
1,380
Region
Maine Highlands
County
Penobscot
Founded
1826
Nearest City
Bangor (25 minutes)