How far is Augusta, ME from Fairfield, ME?

The driving distance from Augusta, ME to Fairfield, ME is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.4 mi
00h 30m
Flight
21.16 mi
34.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.16 mi
Kilometers
34.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.4 mi
Kilometers
39.26 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 30, 12:06 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 30, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-30T11:35
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 30, 12:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Augusta
12.2 mi
00h 15m
To Fairfield
12.2 mi
00h 15m

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
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 Augusta and Fairfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Memorial Circle

    150 m · 9 sec · Memorial Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Water Street

    51 m · 4 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chandler Street

    53 m · 6 sec · Chandler Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chandler Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Chandler Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Civic Center Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2404 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

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

    1278 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto High Street

    1187 ft · 58 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    50 m · 7 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lawrence Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Civic Center Drive
21.1 mi · 87%
Mount Vernon Avenue
1.14 mi · 5%
Western Avenue
0.78 mi · 3%
State Street
0.67 mi · 3%
ME 139
0.24 mi · 1%
High Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Civic Center Drive

Merge slight left

19.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
00h 15m from Augusta
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Augusta 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 Augusta to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Augusta and 12.2 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 21.16 mi (34.06 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

Population18,747
Coordinates44.3106200, -69.7794900
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population6,552
Coordinates44.5884000, -69.5986600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-69.77949, 44.31062)
End: Fairfield (-69.59866, 44.5884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $6.00 $5.16 $10.31

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 Augusta and Fairfield. The current time is 11:35:34.

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.