Origin
Phippsburg, ME
Afternoon in Phippsburg on Wednesday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phippsburg, ME to Richmond, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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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
The drive from Phippsburg, ME to Richmond, ME covers 22.6 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Parker Head Road, Main Road, Bridge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.64 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
11.3 miles from Phippsburg, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 22.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Parker Head Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Phippsburg, ME to Richmond, ME is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Phippsburg, ME to Richmond, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parker Head Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marshall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commercial Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leeman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Parker Head Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phippsburg, ME and Richmond, ME.
1
Start on Higgins Lane
180 ft
·
9 sec
·
Higgins Lane
2
Turn right onto Parker Head Road
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
Parker Head Road
3
Turn right onto Main Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Road
4
Continue on Bridge Street
449 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on High Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
6
Turn right onto Marshall Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Marshall Street
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
8
Turn right onto Commercial Street
217 ft
·
7 sec
·
Commercial Street
9
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Leeman Highway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Leeman Highway
11
Continue on Main Street
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 the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
15
Turn left onto Patterson Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patterson Road
16
Continue on Ferry Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ferry Road
17
Continue on Front Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
19
Turn left
56 ft
·
9 sec
20
Turn left
282 ft
·
21 sec
21
Arrive at your 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 11.3 miles from Phippsburg, ME, or about 25m into the drive.
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 22.6 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.3 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
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 Phippsburg, 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 Phippsburg, ME
This is one driving day of about 22.6 miles and 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Phippsburg, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.3 mi from Phippsburg, ME · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Phippsburg, 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
$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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Afternoon in Richmond on Wednesday
Local time
3:59 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Phippsburg, ME to Richmond, ME covers 22.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parker Head Road, Main Road, Bridge Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Phippsburg, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.64 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.
The drive from Phippsburg, ME to Richmond, ME is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Phippsburg, ME to Richmond, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Phippsburg, ME to Richmond, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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