How far is Woolwich, ME from Richmond, ME?
The driving distance from Woolwich, ME to Richmond, ME is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woolwich and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woolwich and Richmond.
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Start on the route
22 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
59 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Middle Road
9.6 mi · 21 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 Woolwich 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 right onto Middle Road
9.56 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Woolwich and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woolwich to Richmond?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 7.3 miles from Woolwich and 7.3 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woolwich and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
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 Woolwich and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 11.65 mi (18.75 km).
#1 Woolwich
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,218 |
| Coordinates | 43.9186900, -69.8011600 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
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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