Origin
Richmond, ME
Late night in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, ME to Brightwater, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
24.5 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 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, ME
Tnarg
Brightwater, ME
Vladislav Nahorny
Trip Overview
This 24.5-mile journey from Richmond to Brightwater, Maine, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Middle Road, River Road, and Meadowbrook Road forming the backbone of your route. With no highway driving, expect a relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is a modest $4, making it an economical option. This drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a taste of local Maine life without significant travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Road | 9.8 mi | 21m |
| River Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Meadowbrook Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| High Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Campbells Pond Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Front Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Brightwater Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Middle Road
— 9.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, ME and Brightwater, ME.
1
Start on this road
283 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
54 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto ME 24
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
4
Continue on ME 197
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Front Street
5
Continue on ME 197
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ferry Road
6
Continue on ME 197
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patterson Road
7
Turn right onto ME 128
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
8
Turn left onto Indian Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Road
9
Turn right onto ME 127
9.8 mi
·
21 min
·
Middle Road
10
Merge onto US 1; ME 127
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Leeman Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
13
Continue on Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Vine Street
14
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
15
Turn right onto Marshall Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Marshall Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto ME 209
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
17
Continue on High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
18
Continue on Campbells Pond Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
19
Continue on Campbells Pond Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
20
Continue on Campbells Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
21
Continue on Meadowbrook Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Meadowbrook Road
22
Turn right onto Brightwater Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brightwater Road
23
Turn straight onto The Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
The Boulevard
24
Arrive at destination
The Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
ME 128 / River Road
Turn right onto ME 128 / River Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Indian Road
Turn left onto Indian Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Brightwater, ME
Late night in Brightwater on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
18 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
1h 4m 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 on this route, with a 0% highway share. The most substantial uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles along Middle Road. This means you'll be actively navigating, with frequent turns and changes in road character as you move through the area. The drive is characterized by its local feel, rather than long, high-speed segments, so be prepared for a more engaging driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 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 0.1 miles in.
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 1h 4m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (ME 128 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Indian Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (ME 128 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Indian Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Brightwater, 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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