How far is Lincoln, ME from Greenbush, ME?

The driving distance from Lincoln, ME to Greenbush, ME is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.21 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.74 mi
33.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.74 mi
Kilometers
33.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.21 mi
Kilometers
38.96 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbush
Sat, Apr 18, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-18T12:24
Arrive Greenbush
Sat, Apr 18, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Howland
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

From Lincoln
12.1 mi
00h 18m
To Greenbush
12.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Greenbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Greenbush.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway

    36 m · 10 sec · West Broadway

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broadway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Road

    18.7 mi · 28 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lower River Road

    114 m · 16 sec · Lower River Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lower River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Greenbush.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Road
18.7 mi · 77%
West Broadway
5.4 mi · 22%
Lower River Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Road

Continue on Main Road

18.7 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howland
00h 18m from Lincoln
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lincoln and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Greenbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Greenbush?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Howland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Lincoln and 12.1 miles from Greenbush.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lincoln and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Greenbush.

Stop Ideas Near Howland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Howland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howland.

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Orono (University of Maine), Maine

37 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
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Bangor, Maine

48 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

89 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

95 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Greenbush. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.37 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population4,882
Coordinates45.3622800, -68.5050200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Greenbush

#2 Greenbush

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,519
Coordinates45.0803400, -68.6508600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln (-68.50502, 45.36228)
End: Greenbush (-68.65086, 45.08034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.71
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.35 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.79 $7.58
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $6.00 $5.10 $10.19

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 Lincoln and Greenbush. The current time is 12:24:52.

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.