Origin
Richmond, ME
Late night in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, ME to Georgetown, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Georgetown, ME
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Trip Overview
Richmond, ME to Georgetown, ME is 24.1 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Middle Road, ME 127, and River Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Maine. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so expect a variety of road types as you make your way south. It’s a practical option for a quick transfer or a leisurely afternoon trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 38% of it being highway driving, interspersed with local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles on Middle Road. As you progress, the road character shifts; you'll transition from potentially faster-paced sections on Middle Road to more winding or scenic segments on ME 127 and River Road as you approach the coast. Expect to navigate through varied terrain, which keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding. It's a drive that balances efficiency with the subtle changes in scenery and road conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Middle Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
239 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
551 ft
Total Descent
534 ft
Highest Point
239 ft
~5.2 mi in
Elevation Range
239 ft
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 7 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 1.7 miles (ME 128 / River Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 24 / Front Street
Turn right onto ME 24 / Front Street
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
3
5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
ME 127 / Middle Road
Turn right onto ME 127 / Middle Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Road | 9.8 mi | 21m |
| ME 127 | 9.2 mi | 22m |
| River Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Front Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Indian Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Patterson Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ferry Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Middle Road
— 9.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, ME and Georgetown, 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
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
11
Take the exit onto ME 127
9.2 mi
·
22 min
·
ME 127
12
Arrive at destination
ME 127
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
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
Georgetown, ME
Late night in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
4 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
56m 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 Georgetown, ME covers 24.1 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Middle Road, ME 127, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 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 $3.88 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 56m drive. You will face about 7 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 1.7 miles (ME 128 / River Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Richmond, ME to Georgetown, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 239 ft elevation with about 551 ft of total climbing.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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