How far is Auburn, ME from Fairfield, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Fairfield, ME is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.18 mi
01h 05m
Flight
46.11 mi
74.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.11 mi
Kilometers
74.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.18 mi
Kilometers
90.42 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 30, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-30T11:36
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 30, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farmingdale
ME

Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Auburn
28.1 mi
00h 32m
To Fairfield
28.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Fairfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1367 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Canal Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lisbon Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1247 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway

    971 ft · 19 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    32.1 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton

    1278 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto High Street

    1187 ft · 58 sec · High Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    50 m · 7 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lawrence Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Fairfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
51.3 mi · 91%
Lisbon Street
1.77 mi · 3%
Western Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Canal Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.46 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

32.1 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmingdale
00h 32m from Auburn
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Light Rain near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Auburn and 28.1 miles from Fairfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Auburn and Light Rain near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farmingdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmingdale.

BUS

Augusta, ME

13 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

29 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
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Damariscotta, Maine

30 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 46.11 mi (74.2 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population6,552
Coordinates44.5884000, -69.5986600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Fairfield (-69.59866, 44.5884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.5 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.62
3.96 gal · 15 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.81 $15.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.82 $17.65
Premium $4.86 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $6.00 $11.87 $23.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Fairfield. The current time is 11:36:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.