How far is Richmond, ME from Brightwater, ME?
The driving distance from Richmond, ME to Brightwater, ME is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Brightwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Brightwater.
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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
583 ft · 21 sec · Vine Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
787 ft · 31 sec · Marshall Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · High Street
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Continue on High Street
1.2 km · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Campbells Pond Road
1.3 km · 2 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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Continue on Campbells Pond Road
1529 ft · 1 min · Campbells Pond Road
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Continue on Meadowbrook Road
2.2 mi · 9 min · Meadowbrook Road
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Turn right onto Brightwater Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Brightwater Road
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Turn straight onto The Boulevard
1444 ft · 1 min · The Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · The Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Brightwater.
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 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Chance Rain Showers near Brightwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Brightwater?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 12.2 miles from Richmond and 12.2 miles from Brightwater.
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 4.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Richmond and Chance Rain Showers near Brightwater.
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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Damariscotta, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Brightwater. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.76 km).
#1 Richmond
Town in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,485 |
| Coordinates | 44.0873000, -69.7989300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brightwater
Brightwater is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8050800, -69.8603200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brightwater (-69.86032, 43.80508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
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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