How far is Bath, ME from Richmond, ME?
The driving distance from Bath, ME to Richmond, ME is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bath and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath and Richmond.
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Start on Vine Street
84 m · 8 sec · Vine Street
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Merge slight left onto Leeman Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Leeman Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Lewiston Road
2276 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Augusta
1973 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield
2271 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
3.5 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Front Street
90 m · 13 sec · South Front Street
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Turn left
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
86 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath and Richmond.
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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bath and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bath to Richmond?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Bath and 12.9 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bath and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowdoinham.
Bath, Maine
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 12.25 mi (19.72 km).
#1 Bath
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,335 |
| Coordinates | 43.9106400, -69.8206000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
Town in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,485 |
| Coordinates | 44.0873000, -69.7989300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-69.79893, 44.0873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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