How far is Bar Harbor, ME from Lakewood, ME?

The driving distance from Bar Harbor, ME to Lakewood, ME is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.3 mi
00h 50m
Flight
20.24 mi
32.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.24 mi
Kilometers
32.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.3 mi
Kilometers
47.16 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 16, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Bar Harbor
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bar Harbor
2026-04-16T01:20
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Apr 16, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bar Harbor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trenton
ME

Town in Maine

From Bar Harbor
14.7 mi
00h 25m
To Lakewood
14.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bar Harbor and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bar Harbor and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Desert Street

    2478 ft · 44 sec · Mount Desert Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Eagle Lake Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Eagle Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sound Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sound Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3243 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 102

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 102

  7. 7

    Continue on Triangle Road

    696 ft · 18 sec · Triangle Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3

    739 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 3

  9. 9

    Continue on Bar Harbor Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road

  10. 10

    Continue on High Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · High Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Beechland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Beechland Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bayside Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Street

    1 km · 2 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Bangor Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bangor Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mariaville Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Mariaville Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mariaville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bar Harbor and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bar Harbor Road
6.69 mi · 23%
Eagle Lake Road
5.81 mi · 20%
Mariaville Road
4.56 mi · 16%
State Highway 102
3.47 mi · 12%
State Street
1.64 mi · 6%
Sound Drive
1.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bar Harbor Road

Continue on Bar Harbor Road

6.69 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
00h 25m from Bar Harbor
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bar Harbor and Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bar Harbor to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Bar Harbor and 14.7 miles from Lakewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bar Harbor and Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Trenton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza parking lot

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Practical stop 6.6 mi away

Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Transportation service
Bar Harbor Town Office
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Bar Harbor Town Office

Bar Harbor , ME
Bar Harbor Municipal Building, 93 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City government office
Ellsworth Police Department
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Ellsworth Police Department

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 3.4/5 8 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trenton.

BUS

Searsport, Maine

43 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

54 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

55 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bar Harbor and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 20.24 mi (32.58 km).

Bar Harbor

#1 Bar Harbor

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population5,594
Coordinates44.3875800, -68.2039000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Lakewood

Lakewood is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.6300700, -68.4344700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Bar Harbor (-68.2039, 44.38758)
End: Lakewood (-68.43447, 44.63007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.13
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.06 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.59 $9.18
Premium $4.86 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $6.00 $6.18 $12.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bar Harbor and Lakewood. The current time is 01:20:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.