How far is Bowdoinham, ME from Richmond, ME?
The driving distance from Bowdoinham, ME to Richmond, ME is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowdoinham and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowdoinham and Richmond.
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Start on Center Street
23 m · 7 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 138
1269 ft · 36 sec · State Route 138
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Take the ramp right
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 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 Bowdoinham 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.
State Route 138
Merge slight left
5.61 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bowdoinham 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 Bowdoinham to Richmond?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
North Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Bowdoinham and 5.7 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bowdoinham and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near North Bath
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 North Bath.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowdoinham and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 7.27 mi (11.7 km).
#1 Bowdoinham
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,091 |
| Coordinates | 44.0100800, -69.8983800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
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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