How far is Brightwater, ME from Richmond, ME?
The driving distance from Brightwater, ME to Richmond, ME is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
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 Brightwater and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brightwater and Richmond.
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Start on The Boulevard
1444 ft · 1 min · The Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Brightwater Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Brightwater Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Meadowbrook Road
2.2 mi · 9 min · Meadowbrook Road
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Continue on Campbells Pond Road
1529 ft · 1 min · Campbells Pond Road
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Continue on Campbells Pond Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Campbells Pond Road
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Turn left onto Berrys Mill Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Berrys Mill Road
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Turn right onto State Road
1409 ft · 30 sec · State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Congress Avenue
50 m · 3 sec · Congress Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Congress Avenue
719 ft · 19 sec · Congress Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 South
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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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 Brightwater 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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brightwater 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 Brightwater to Richmond?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Brightwater and 8.3 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brightwater and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Topsham
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 Topsham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brightwater and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.76 km).
#1 Brightwater
Brightwater is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8050800, -69.8603200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: (-69.799109, 44.087109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
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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