How far is Bucksport, ME from Lakewood, ME?
The driving distance from Bucksport, ME to Lakewood, ME is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bucksport and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bucksport and Lakewood.
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Start on Mechanic Street
536 ft · 27 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3160 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
1.4 km · 57 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Bucksport Road
7.9 mi · 9 min · Bucksport Road
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Turn left onto Christian Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Christian Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Road
751 ft · 19 sec · 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 Bucksport 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.
Acadia Highway
Continue on Acadia Highway
9.42 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bucksport 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 Bucksport to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Bucksport and 12.9 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Bucksport and Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Surry
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
Ellsworth City Hall
Ellsworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Surry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bucksport and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 18.19 mi (29.27 km).
#1 Bucksport
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 4,916 |
| Coordinates | 44.5736900, -68.7955900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
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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