Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, ME
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Arrowsic, ME
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The drive from Richmond, ME to Arrowsic, ME covers 19.7 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Middle Road, ME 127, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on Middle Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 19.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 24 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (ME 128 / River Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 24 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 128 / River Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Indian Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto Indian Rest Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Road | 9.8 mi | 21m |
| ME 127 | 4.6 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 |
| Bald Head Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, ME and Arrowsic, ME.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right onto ME 24
Continue on ME 197
Continue on ME 197
Continue on ME 197
Turn right onto ME 128
Turn left onto Indian Road
Turn right onto ME 127
Merge onto US 1; ME 127
Take the exit onto ME 127
Turn right onto Bald Head Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Indian Rest Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Richmond on Friday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Arrowsic on Friday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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