Origin
Lincoln, ME
Late night in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, ME to Greenbush, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, ME
Ramon Perucho
Greenbush, ME
Egor Komarov
Trip Overview
Lincoln, ME to Greenbush, ME is 24.2 miles and takes about 36m via Main Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Maine, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, it's an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a simple point-to-point drive. You won't encounter any highway driving on this route, making it a relaxed experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| West Broadway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Lower River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— 18.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, ME and Greenbush, ME.
1
Start on US 2; ME 6
116 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Broadway
2
Continue on US 2; ME 6
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West Broadway
3
Continue on US 2; ME 6; ME 116
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Main Road
4
Turn right onto Lower River Road
373 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lower River Road
5
Arrive at destination
Lower River Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
24.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Lower River Road
Turn right onto Lower River Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
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
Greenbush, ME
Late night in Greenbush on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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
16 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
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll spend the entire 36 minutes cruising on local routes. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 18.7 miles on Main Road, so expect mostly rural cruising without the frequent exits and merges typical of interstates. You'll be driving through areas that are likely residential and local business districts.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Main Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 24.1 miles in near Lower River Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lincoln, ME to Greenbush, ME is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 24.1 miles (Lower River Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on Main Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 24.1 miles (Lower River Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenbush, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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