Origin
Brightwater, ME
Afternoon in Brightwater on Wednesday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brightwater, ME to Richmond, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brightwater, ME
Vladislav Nahorny
Richmond, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brightwater, ME to Richmond, ME covers 33.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, US 1, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.9 miles from Brightwater, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Brightwater, ME to Richmond, ME covers 33.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Meadowbrook Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 33.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Meadowbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Congress Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.9 miles (ME 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Meadowbrook Road
At end of road, turn left onto Meadowbrook Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
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~25m in
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Congress Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Congress Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
14.9 mi into trip
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~34m in
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ME 24
Take the exit onto ME 24 toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: T...
6
17.6 mi into trip
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~39m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 295 North: Augusta
6
29.7 mi into trip
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~53m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brightwater, ME and Richmond, ME, road signs point toward Lewiston and Litchfield.
Lewiston
14.9 mi in
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~34m
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via ME 24
Litchfield
29.7 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| US 1 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Berrys Mill Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| ME 24 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Meadowbrook Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| Campbells Pond Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Brightwater Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 11.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brightwater, ME and Richmond, ME.
1
Start on The Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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The Boulevard
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Brightwater Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
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Brightwater Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Meadowbrook Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Meadowbrook Road
4
Continue on Campbells Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
5
Continue on Campbells Pond Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbells Pond Road
6
Turn left onto Berrys Mill Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
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Berrys Mill Road
7
Turn right onto State Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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State Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Congress Avenue
165 ft
·
3 sec
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Congress Avenue
9
Continue on Congress Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Congress Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 1 South
11
Merge onto US 1
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 1
12
Take the exit onto ME 24
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
ME 24
Toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on ME 196
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewiston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 295 North: Augusta
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 295
12 mi
·
12 min
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I 295
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward ME 197: Richmond, Litchfield
17
Keep slight right at fork
110 ft
·
2 sec
18
Turn slight right onto 197
3.5 mi
·
8 min
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Main Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto ME 24
294 ft
·
12 sec
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South Front Street
20
Turn left
54 ft
·
9 sec
21
Turn left
283 ft
·
20 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.9 miles from Brightwater, ME, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33.8 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.9 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brightwater, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brightwater, ME
This is one driving day of about 33.8 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brightwater, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 11.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Brightwater, ME · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Brightwater, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond, ME
The final approach into Richmond, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Richmond, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Richmond, ME
Afternoon in Richmond on Wednesday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 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
1h 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brightwater, ME to Richmond, ME covers 33.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, US 1, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Brightwater, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 33.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Meadowbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Congress Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.9 miles (ME 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brightwater, ME and Richmond, ME, road signs point toward Lewiston and Litchfield.
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