How far is Lakewood, ME from Bucksport, ME?
The driving distance from Lakewood, ME to Bucksport, ME is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Bucksport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Bucksport.
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Start on Mariaville Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Mariaville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Road
751 ft · 17 sec · Bangor Road
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Turn right onto Christian Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Christian Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bucksport Road
7.9 mi · 9 min · Bucksport Road
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Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Route 1
1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
2419 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mechanic Street
536 ft · 24 sec · Mechanic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Bucksport.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Bucksport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Bucksport?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 Lakewood and 12.9 miles from Bucksport.
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 7:22 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 Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Bucksport.
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 Lakewood and Bucksport. Straight-line distance: 18.19 mi (29.27 km).
#1 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.6300700, -68.4344700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bucksport
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 4,916 |
| Coordinates | 44.5736900, -68.7955900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mechanic Street (-68.795556, 44.57368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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