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Route 130: Damariscotta to Pemaquid Point, Pemaquid Peninsula, Maine
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Route 130: Damariscotta to Pemaquid Point

ME 130, ME 129, Bristol Road · Damariscotta → Pemaquid Point

Leisurely13.7 mi20 min600 ft climbHigh point ≈ 200 ftOne way
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The drive

Route 130 runs 13.7 miles south from Damariscotta down the Pemaquid peninsula to the road end near Pemaquid Point. The drive takes about 21 minutes and climbs 614 feet, topping out at 210 feet. It leaves the head of the tidal river behind and passes through Bristol on rolling bends, with harbor and river views and lobster shacks along the way.

The route finishes on Bristol Road short of the lighthouse park, so the lighthouse itself is a short step beyond the end of the drive. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park is run by the town of Bristol and charges admission at the gate. The park is open daily from mid-May until mid to late October.

Summer brings the most traffic, especially near the point. Out of season the road is calm.

Along the way

  1. Damariscotta (ME 129/130)
  2. Pemaquid Point
Elevation
600 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 200 ft
DamariscottaPemaquid Point
Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
DamariscottaPemaquid Point
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Good to know

  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park charges an admission fee, and it is open daily from mid-May to mid or late October, with the closing date varying.
  • Climbing the lighthouse tower is run separately by the Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, weather permitting.
  • Summer weekends bring slow traffic near the point, so mornings are easier.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check New England 511 (Maine).

Questions about this drive

How long does Route 130 to Pemaquid Point take?

Route 130 from Damariscotta to Pemaquid Point is 13.7 miles and takes about 21 minutes.

Is there a fee at Pemaquid Point?

Yes. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park charges admission, and it is open daily from mid-May until mid to late October.

When is the best time to drive Route 130 on the Pemaquid peninsula?

Early mornings and the weeks outside midsummer have less traffic. The lighthouse park is staffed from mid-May to mid or late October.

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