How far is Topsham, ME from Richmond, ME?

The driving distance from Topsham, ME to Richmond, ME is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
17.17 mi
00h 26m
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
17.17 mi
Kilometers
27.63 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 6:41 PM EDT
Return by in Topsham
Wed, Apr 15, 7:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Topsham
2026-04-15T18:14
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 6:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Topsham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Topsham
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Richmond
8.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
61°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winter Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Winter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mallett Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Mallett Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Mallett Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mallett Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lewiston Road

    1112 ft · 34 sec · Lewiston Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Augusta

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield

    2271 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    3.5 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Front Street

    90 m · 13 sec · South Front Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    17 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    86 m · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
12.1 mi · 70%
Main Street
3.53 mi · 21%
Mallett Drive
0.77 mi · 5%
ME 197
0.45 mi · 3%
Lewiston Road
0.21 mi · 1%
South Front Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

11.7 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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 13m from Topsham
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Topsham 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 Topsham to Richmond?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.6 miles from Topsham and 8.6 miles from Richmond.

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 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Topsham and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 14.11 mi (22.71 km).

Topsham

#1 Topsham

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,942
Coordinates43.9275800, -69.9758800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

Town in Maine, United States of America

Population3,485
Coordinates44.0873000, -69.7989300
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Topsham (-69.97588, 43.92758)
End: Richmond (-69.79893, 44.0873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.67 $5.35
Premium $4.86 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $6.00 $3.60 $7.20

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 Topsham and Richmond. The current time is 18:14:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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