How far is Lakewood, ME from Deer Isle, ME?

The driving distance from Lakewood, ME to Deer Isle, ME is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.69 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.52 mi
49.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.69 mi
Kilometers
62.26 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Isle
Sat, Apr 18, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-18T05:18
Arrive Deer Isle
Sat, Apr 18, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
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
Blue Hill
ME

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

From Lakewood
19.3 mi
00h 27m
To Deer Isle
19.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Deer Isle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Deer Isle.

  1. 1

    Start on Mariaville Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Mariaville Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bangor Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    1 km · 2 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street

    95 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Surry Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Blue Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ellsworth Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Ellsworth Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2480 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Tenney Hill

    2180 ft · 44 sec · Tenney Hill

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mines Road

    29 m · 6 sec · Mines Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Mines Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Mines Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Snows Cove Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Caterpillar Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Caterpillar Hill Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Byards Point Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Byards Point Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

    2510 ft · 50 sec · Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Little Deer Isle Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Little Deer Isle Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Deer Isle Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North Deer Isle Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto King Row

    41 m · 6 sec · King Row

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King Row

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Deer Isle.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Surry Road
6.43 mi · 17%
North Deer Isle Road
4.63 mi · 12%
Mariaville Road
4.56 mi · 12%
Ellsworth Road
4.36 mi · 11%
Mines Road
4.15 mi · 11%
Caterpillar Hill Road
2.91 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Surry Road

Continue on Surry Road

6.43 mi · 00h 11m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Hill
00h 27m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Patchy Fog near Deer Isle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Deer Isle?

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Blue Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Lakewood and 19.4 miles from Deer Isle.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Patchy Fog near Deer Isle.

Stop Ideas Near Blue Hill

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 Blue Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.7 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 10.7 mi away

Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Transportation service
Ellsworth City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Ellsworth City Hall

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City government office
Ellsworth Police Department
Nearby stop 10.7 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 Blue Hill.

BUS

Searsport, Maine

26 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

35 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

37 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

48 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Deer Isle. Straight-line distance: 30.52 mi (49.11 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lakewood

Lakewood is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.6300700, -68.4344700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Deer Isle

#2 Deer Isle

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population1,911
Coordinates44.2239700, -68.6775300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Mariaville Road (-68.43429, 44.629836)
End: King Row (-68.677463, 44.223793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Deer Isle. The current time is 05:18:37.

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.