Origin
Bowdoinham, ME
Late night in Bowdoinham on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowdoinham, ME to Richmond, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowdoinham, ME
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Richmond, ME
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Trip Overview
Bowdoinham, ME to Richmond, ME is 11.3 miles and takes about 20m via I 295 and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that makes for an easy day trip, offering a brief escape without a significant time commitment. Consider this a quick hop between towns, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 11m |
| State Route 138 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowdoinham, ME and Richmond, ME.
1
Start on Center Street
76 ft
·
7 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto ME 125
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on State Route 138
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 138
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto I 295
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 295
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield
7
Keep slight right at fork
110 ft
·
2 sec
8
Turn slight right onto 197
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto ME 24
294 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Front Street
10
Turn left
54 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn left
283 ft
·
20 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 125 / Main Street
Turn right onto ME 125 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 43
Toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
ME 24 / South Front Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 24 / South Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Richmond, ME
Late night in Richmond on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a mixed drive, with 52% of the route being highway. You'll experience stretches on I 295, including a continuous 5.6-mile segment on the interstate. The remainder of the journey will likely involve navigating local roads like Main Street and State Route 138. Expect a transition from faster highway speeds to a more local pace as you approach your destination. This blend means you won't be stuck in monotonous interstate driving for the entire trip.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 125 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 125 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bowdoinham, ME to Richmond, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Litchfield along the way.
Litchfield
7.2 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 125 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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