How far is Hancock, ME from Lakewood, ME?
The driving distance from Hancock, ME to Lakewood, ME is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
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.
Light Rain Likely
Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hancock and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hancock and Lakewood.
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Start on the route
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 1
6.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Downeast Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Downeast Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway
140 m · 11 sec · Downeast Highway
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Continue on High Street
1.5 km · 3 min · High Street
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Continue on Oak Street
3144 ft · 2 min · Oak 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 Hancock 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.
US Highway 1
Turn right onto US Highway 1
6.76 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Hancock 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 Hancock to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Hancock and 8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Hancock and Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth
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 Ellsworth.
Searsport, Maine
Bangor, Maine
Orono (University of Maine), Maine
Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hancock and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 11.3 mi (18.19 km).
#1 Hancock
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 2,440 |
| Coordinates | 44.5292400, -68.2536300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
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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