Origin
Bucksport, ME
Afternoon in Bucksport on Thursday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bucksport, ME to Lakewood, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bucksport, ME to Lakewood, ME covers 25.7 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Acadia Highway, Bucksport Road, Mariaville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Acadia Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 25.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Acadia Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 15 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bucksport, ME to Lakewood, ME is easy. At 35m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 15 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (Christian Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 1A / Bangor Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 15 / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 15 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Christian Ridge Road
Turn left onto Christian Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
21 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 1A / Bangor Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1A / Bangor Road
Navigation decision point
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
ME 180 / Mariaville Road
Turn right onto ME 180 / Mariaville Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia Highway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Bucksport Road | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Mariaville Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Christian Ridge Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Route 1 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Bangor Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mechanic Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Acadia Highway
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bucksport, ME and Lakewood, ME.
1
Start on Mechanic Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mechanic Street
2
Turn left onto ME 15
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Route 1
4
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
5
Continue on US 1; ME 3
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
6
Turn left onto Christian Ridge Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Christian Ridge Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 1A
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bangor Road
8
Turn right onto ME 180
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Mariaville Road
9
Arrive at destination
Mariaville Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lakewood, ME
Afternoon in Lakewood on Thursday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
W 6 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bucksport, ME to Lakewood, ME covers 25.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Acadia Highway, Bucksport Road, Mariaville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Bucksport, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bucksport, ME to Lakewood, ME is easy. At 35m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 15 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (Christian Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 1A / Bangor Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bucksport, ME to Lakewood, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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