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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mount Desert Street
2478 ft · 44 sec · Mount Desert Street
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Continue on Eagle Lake Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Eagle Lake Road
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Turn right onto Sound Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sound Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3243 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 102
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 102
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Continue on Triangle Road
696 ft · 18 sec · Triangle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3
739 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 3
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Continue on Bar Harbor Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road
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Continue on High Street
1.1 km · 2 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Beechland Road
1 mi · 2 min · Beechland Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road
1 mi · 2 min · Bayside Road
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Continue on Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on State Street
1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Bangor Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bangor Road
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Turn right onto Mariaville Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Mariaville Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Plaza parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Bar Harbor Town Office
Ellsworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trenton.
Searsport, Maine
Belfast, Maine
Lincolnville, Maine
Bangor, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bar Harbor and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 20.24 mi (32.58 km).
#1 Bar Harbor
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 5,594 |
| Coordinates | 44.3875800, -68.2039000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.6300700, -68.4344700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-68.43447, 44.63007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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