How far is Lewiston, ME from Richmond, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Richmond, ME is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Richmond.
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Start on the route
21 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Sabattus Street
2313 ft · 43 sec · Sabattus Street
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Continue on Sabattus Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Sabattus Street
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Continue on Sabattus Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Sabattus Road
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Turn right onto Litchfield Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Richmond Road
1789 ft · 49 sec · Richmond Road
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Continue on State Route 197
1920 ft · 53 sec · State Route 197
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Continue on Richmond Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on State Route 197
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 197
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Continue on Richmond Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.8 mi · 11 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 Lewiston 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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
4.85 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewiston 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 Lewiston to Richmond?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Sabattus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Lewiston and 11.7 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewiston and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Sabattus
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 Sabattus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 20.65 mi (33.24 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
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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