How far is Richmond, ME from Bath, ME?
The driving distance from Richmond, ME to Bath, ME is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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 23m.
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.
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Bath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Bath.
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Start on the route
86 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Front Street
2859 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Front Street
2018 ft · 56 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Ferry Road
677 ft · 19 sec · Ferry Road
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Continue on Patterson Road
2831 ft · 1 min · Patterson Road
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Turn right onto River Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Indian Road
2868 ft · 1 min · Indian Road
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Turn right onto Middle Road
9.8 mi · 22 min · Middle Road
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
3202 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leeman Highway
653 ft · 16 sec · Leeman Highway
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Take the exit slight right
875 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Vine Street
1813 ft · 52 sec · Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Bath.
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 right onto Middle Road
9.75 mi · 00h 22m
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 then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Bath?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Wiscasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Richmond and 8 miles from Bath.
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 3.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Richmond and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bath.
Stop Ideas Near Wiscasset
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 Wiscasset.
Wiscasset, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Bath. Straight-line distance: 12.25 mi (19.72 km).
#1 Richmond
Town in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,485 |
| Coordinates | 44.0873000, -69.7989300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bath
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,335 |
| Coordinates | 43.9106400, -69.8206000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-69.820586, 43.910604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
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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