How far is Richmond, ME from Topsham, ME?

The driving distance from Richmond, ME to Topsham, ME is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.8 mi
00h 20m
Flight
14.11 mi
22.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.11 mi
Kilometers
22.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.8 mi
Kilometers
28.64 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Topsham
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-15T19:58
Arrive Topsham
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Richmond
8.9 mi
00h 10m
To Topsham
8.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
60°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Topsham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Topsham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    86 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Front Street

    90 m · 14 sec · Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2136 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    12 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    2219 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mallett Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mallett Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winter Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Winter Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winter Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Topsham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
16.1 mi · 91%
Mallett Drive
0.77 mi · 4%
Lewiston Road
0.42 mi · 2%
ME 196 East
0.35 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.06 mi
Winter Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight right

12 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 10m from Richmond
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Topsham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Topsham?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Richmond and 8.9 miles from Topsham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Richmond and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Topsham.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowdoinham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowdoinham.

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Topsham. Straight-line distance: 14.11 mi (22.71 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

Town in Maine, United States of America

Population3,485
Coordinates44.0873000, -69.7989300
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Topsham

#2 Topsham

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,942
Coordinates43.9275800, -69.9758800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: (-69.799109, 44.087109)
End: Winter Street (-69.975907, 43.927689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.97
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.49 $4.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.81 $5.62
Premium $4.86 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $6.00 $3.78 $7.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Topsham. The current time is 19:58:07.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.