How far is Blair, ME from Madison, ME?

The driving distance from Blair, ME to Madison, ME is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
73.35 mi
01h 29m
Flight
59.5 mi
95.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.5 mi
Kilometers
95.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.35 mi
Kilometers
118.04 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 15, 2:09 PM EDT
Return by in Blair
Wed, Apr 15, 3:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blair
2026-04-15T12:40
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 15, 2:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blair
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
Caratunk
ME

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

From Blair
36.6 mi
00h 44m
To Madison
36.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blair and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blair and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on Long Pond Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Long Pond Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Route 201

    32 mi · 36 min · US Route 201

  4. 4

    Continue on Canada Road

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Canada Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackman Road

    1836 ft · 24 sec · Jackman Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on River Road

    3029 ft · 39 sec · River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bingham Road

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Bingham Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ferry Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kennebec River Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Kennebec River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2577 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on River Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2556 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Madison Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Madison Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blair and Madison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 201
32 mi · 44%
Main Street
9.67 mi · 13%
Canada Road
8.78 mi · 12%
Kennebec River Road
6.31 mi · 9%
Bingham Road
4.56 mi · 6%
River Road
4.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Route 201

Continue on US Route 201

32 mi · 00h 36m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caratunk
00h 44m from Blair
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Blair and Mostly Cloudy near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blair to Madison?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Caratunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Blair and 36.8 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Blair and Mostly Cloudy near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Caratunk

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caratunk, 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 Caratunk.

BUS

Augusta, ME

99 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

103 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

110 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Belfast, Maine

118 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blair and Madison. Straight-line distance: 59.5 mi (95.75 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Blair

Blair is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6331000, -70.1753400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
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#2 Madison

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population4,696
Coordinates44.7975600, -69.8797800
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Pond Road (-70.175402, 45.632182)
End: Madison Road (-69.879798, 44.797562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.86 $12.58 $25.16
Diesel $6.00 $15.53 $31.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blair and Madison. The current time is 12:40:13.

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.