How far is Fairfield, ME from Anson, ME?

The driving distance from Fairfield, ME to Anson, ME is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.36 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.35 mi
32.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.35 mi
Kilometers
32.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.98 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Anson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Norridgewock
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Fairfield
11.2 mi
00h 17m
To Anson
11.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lawrence Avenue

    50 m · 10 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    1187 ft · 57 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pung Hill Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Pung Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Middle Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2113 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on New Madison Road

    2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  13. 13

    Continue on New Madison Road

    1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Point Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Road

    1301 ft · 30 sec · Madison Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2556 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

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

    108 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Norridgewock Road
4.49 mi · 20%
Old Point Avenue
4.04 mi · 18%
Waterville Road
3.71 mi · 17%
Madison Road
2.45 mi · 11%
Middle Road
2.11 mi · 9%
Center Road
1.97 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Norridgewock Road

Continue on Norridgewock Road

4.49 mi · 00h 07m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norridgewock
00h 17m from Fairfield
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairfield and Chance Rain Showers near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Norridgewock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Fairfield and 11.2 miles from Anson.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairfield and Chance Rain Showers near Anson.

Stop Ideas Near Norridgewock

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 Norridgewock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 11.5 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
Waterville City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Waterville City Hall

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

40 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

69 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

75 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Searsport, Maine

75 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Anson. Straight-line distance: 20.35 mi (32.75 km).

Fairfield

#1 Fairfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population6,552
Coordinates44.5884000, -69.5986600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Anson

#2 Anson

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population2,397
Coordinates44.7983900, -69.8892200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence Avenue (-69.598721, 44.588069)
End: Main Street (-69.889522, 44.798451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $3.12
Round trip
$6.23
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.12 $6.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.52 $7.04
Premium $4.86 $3.84 $7.68
Diesel $6.00 $4.74 $9.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield and Anson. The current time is 05:19:39.

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.