Origin
Phippsburg, ME
Late night in Phippsburg on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phippsburg, 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
51m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phippsburg, ME
Luis Rodriguez
Richmond, ME
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Trip Overview
Phippsburg, ME to Richmond, ME is 22.6 miles and takes about 51m via Middle Road, Main Road, and River Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Maine, making it a convenient local drive. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, it's ideal for a leisurely excursion or a quick transfer between towns. You'll experience a local feel throughout, with no overnight stays needed, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Road | 9.7 mi | 21m |
| Main Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| River Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| High Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Front Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Indian Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Middle Road
— 9.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phippsburg, ME and Richmond, ME.
1
Start on Higgins Lane
181 ft
·
9 sec
·
Higgins Lane
2
Turn right onto Parker Head Road
224 ft
·
10 sec
·
Parker Head Road
3
Turn right onto ME 209
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Road
4
Continue on Bridge Street
450 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on ME 209
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
6
Turn right onto Marshall Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Marshall Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
8
Turn right onto Commercial Street
216 ft
·
7 sec
·
Commercial Street
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
10
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Leeman Highway
11
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto Middle Road
9.7 mi
·
21 min
·
Middle Road
13
Turn left onto Indian Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto ME 128
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
15
Turn left onto ME 197
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patterson Road
16
Continue on ME 197
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ferry Road
17
Continue on ME 197
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
19
Turn left
54 ft
·
9 sec
20
Turn left
283 ft
·
20 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22 — 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
|
Parker Head Road
Turn right onto Parker Head Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Commercial Street
Turn right onto Commercial Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
ME 128 / River Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 128 / River Road
Navigation decision point
5
22 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
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
3:29 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
5 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
51m 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 route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive" with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 22.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.7 miles on Middle Road, so expect frequent turns and changes in speed. As you progress, the drive will likely feel like a typical journey through Maine's towns and countryside, rather than a high-speed transit. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience, keeping an eye on local traffic and road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 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 early in the drive near Parker Head Road.
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 51m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Parker Head Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Commercial Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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: near the start (Parker Head Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Commercial Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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