Origin
Georgetown, ME
Late night in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, ME to Richmond, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, ME
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Richmond, ME
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Trip Overview
This short, 24.1-mile drive from Georgetown, ME to Richmond, ME is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just under an hour to complete. With no highway driving involved, you'll be navigating local roads like Middle Road, Arrowsic Road, and Five Islands Road for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a budget-friendly $4, making it an economical option. The route offers a turn-heavy local feel, perfect for those who prefer a more involved driving experience over long stretches of highway. Both your origin and destination are within Maine, part of the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical or regional boundaries on this particular excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Road | 9.7 mi | 21m |
| Arrowsic Road | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| Five Islands Road | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| River Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Front Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Indian Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Patterson Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Middle Road
— 9.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, ME and Richmond, ME.
1
Start on ME 127
4.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Five Islands Road
2
Continue on ME 127
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Arrowsic Road
3
Turn right onto ME 127
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Wilder Road
4
Take the ramp onto ME 127
162 ft
·
4 sec
·
ME 127
5
Merge onto US 1; ME 127
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto Middle Road
9.7 mi
·
21 min
·
Middle Road
7
Turn left onto Indian Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto ME 128
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
9
Turn left onto ME 197
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patterson Road
10
Continue on ME 197
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ferry Road
11
Continue on ME 197
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
13
Turn left
54 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn left
283 ft
·
20 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 1; ME 127 / Main Street
Merge onto US 1; ME 127 / Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
ME 128 / River Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 128 / River Road
Navigation decision point
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
ME 197 / Patterson Road
Turn left onto ME 197 / Patterson Road
Navigation decision point
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
24 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 24.1-mile journey, as the highway share is a complete 0%. You'll spend most of your time on local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 9.7 miles on Middle Road. This means you'll be constantly engaging with the road, making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, monotonous cruise. The character of the drive is defined by these local roads, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape as you navigate through communities rather than bypassing them.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Middle Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near US 1; ME 127 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (US 1; ME 127 / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 19.7 miles (ME 128 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (ME 197 / Patterson Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
239 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
534 ft
Total Descent
551 ft
Highest Point
239 ft
~18.9 mi in
Elevation Range
239 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on Middle Road. 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: at 9.1 miles (US 1; ME 127 / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 19.7 miles (ME 128 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (ME 197 / Patterson Road): Navigation decision point.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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