Origin
Richmond, ME
Morning in Richmond on Friday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, ME to Bowdoinham, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Bowdoinham, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, ME to Bowdoinham, ME covers 11.5 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Main Street, State Route 138 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Richmond, ME to Bowdoinham, ME covers 11.5 miles and takes about 21m, 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 11 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 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 21m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.1 miles (ME 24 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 197 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 24 / Front Street
Turn right onto ME 24 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 197 / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 197 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward ME 125, ME 138: Bowdoinham, Bowdoin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 37
Toward ME 125, ME 138: Bowdoinham, Bowdoin
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Richmond, ME to Bowdoinham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Bowdoin along the way.
Bowdoin
9.9 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| State Route 138 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, ME and Bowdoinham, 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
294 ft
·
13 sec
·
Front Street
4
Turn left onto ME 197
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
6
Merge onto I 295
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 295
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 37
Toward ME 125, ME 138: Bowdoinham, Bowdoin
8
Turn left onto State Route 138
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Route 138
9
Continue on ME 125
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto Center Street
76 ft
·
2 sec
·
Center Street
11
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Bowdoinham, ME
Morning in Bowdoinham on Friday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
1 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
21m 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 Richmond, ME to Bowdoinham, ME covers 11.5 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Main Street, State Route 138. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Richmond, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.85 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 straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.1 miles (ME 197 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Richmond, ME to Bowdoinham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Bowdoin along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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