How far is Lincoln, ENG from Crete, ?

The driving distance from Lincoln, ENG to Crete, GR is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1754 miles (2822.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM GMT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
7.97 mi
00h 28m
Flight
1753.99 mi
2822.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1753.99 mi
Kilometers
2822.77 km
Flight Time
03h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
7.97 mi
Kilometers
12.82 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crete
Thu, Nov 12, 11:18 AM EET
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Nov 12, 9:46 AM GMT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-11-12T08:50
Arrive Crete
Thu, Nov 12, 9:18 AM GMT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM GMT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 9:28 PM EET

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

Leave by
7:34 PM GMT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
10:00 PM GMT
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
Lubec
ME

Town in Maine

From Lincoln
4 mi
00h 14m
To Crete
4 mi
00h 14m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 774

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 774

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Glen Severn Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · Glen Severn Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Liberty Point Drive

    2409 ft · 3 min · Liberty Point Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    993 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Liberty Point Drive

    1.6 mi · 10 min · Liberty Point Drive

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 774
3.04 mi · 38%
Liberty Point Drive
2.21 mi · 28%
Glen Severn Road
1.75 mi · 22%
Longest Stretch

Route 774

Start on Route 774

3.04 mi · 00h 05m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
1754 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lubec
00h 14m from Lincoln
Leave By
7:34 PM GMT
Flexible departure
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 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?

Lubec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Lincoln and 4 miles from Crete.

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

The direct path is about 1754 miles (2822.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 GMT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM GMT.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Lincoln and Crete, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Crete. Straight-line distance: 1753.99 mi (2822.77 km).

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#1 Lincoln

Cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England, UK

Population114,879
Coordinates53.2268300, -0.5379200
Altitude-
CountryUnited Kingdom
Crete

#2 Crete

Island of Greece

Population0
Coordinates35.3419400, 25.1423800
Altitude-
CountryGreece
Start: Lincoln (-0.53792, 53.22683)
End: Crete (25.14238, 35.34194)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m
Please keep in mind that there is a 2 hours time gap between Lincoln, ENG and Crete. The current time in Lincoln is 08:50:12, although it is 10:50:12 in Crete.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.