Origin
Orland, ME
Afternoon in Orland on Thursday
Local time
12:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orland, ME to Lakewood, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orland, ME
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Lakewood, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orland, ME to Lakewood, ME covers 22.5 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bucksport Road, Acadia Highway, Mariaville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.9 miles on Bucksport Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 22.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bucksport Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 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 0.3 miles in near US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orland, ME to Lakewood, ME is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (Christian Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 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
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Christian Ridge Road
Turn left onto Christian Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 1A / Bangor Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1A / Bangor Road
Navigation decision point
4
18 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
ME 180 / Mariaville Road
Turn right onto ME 180 / Mariaville Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bucksport Road | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Acadia Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Mariaville Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Christian Ridge Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| School House Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Bangor Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bucksport Road
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland, ME and Lakewood, ME.
1
Start on School House Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
School House Road
2
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Acadia Highway
3
Continue on US 1; ME 3
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
4
Turn left onto Christian Ridge Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Christian Ridge Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 1A
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bangor Road
6
Turn right onto ME 180
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Mariaville Road
7
Arrive at destination
Mariaville Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.62 one way
$7.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
12:48 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
18 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
32m 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 Orland, ME to Lakewood, ME covers 22.5 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bucksport Road, Acadia Highway, Mariaville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Orland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.62 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 Orland, ME to Lakewood, ME is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1; ME 3; ME 15 / Acadia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (Christian Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (US 1A / Bangor Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Orland, ME to Lakewood, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park.
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