How far is Phippsburg, ME from Richmond, ME?
The driving distance from Phippsburg, ME to Richmond, ME is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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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 Phippsburg and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phippsburg and Richmond.
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Start on Higgins Lane
55 m · 9 sec · Higgins Lane
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Turn right onto Parker Head Road
68 m · 10 sec · Parker Head Road
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Turn right onto Main Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Main Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
137 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on High Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · High Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
787 ft · 32 sec · Marshall Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Street
66 m · 7 sec · Commercial Street
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Take the ramp straight
1233 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leeman Highway
653 ft · 16 sec · Leeman Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Middle Road
9.7 mi · 22 min · Middle Road
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Turn left onto Indian Road
2868 ft · 1 min · Indian Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Patterson Road
2831 ft · 1 min · Patterson Road
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Continue on Ferry Road
677 ft · 19 sec · Ferry Road
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Continue on Front Street
2018 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
2859 ft · 1 min · 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 Phippsburg 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.
Middle Road
Turn left onto Middle Road
9.73 mi · 00h 22m
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 Phippsburg 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 Phippsburg to Richmond?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
North Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Phippsburg and 11.3 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Phippsburg 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 Phippsburg and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.68 km).
#1 Phippsburg
Town in Maine, US
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 43.8206400, -69.8147700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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