How far is Fairfield, ME from Jackman, ME?
The driving distance from Fairfield, ME to Jackman, ME is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Jackman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Jackman.
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Start on Lawrence Avenue
600 ft · 30 sec · Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left onto Newhall Street
1147 ft · 35 sec · Newhall Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Avenue
100 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1043 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Skowhegan Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · Skowhegan Road
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Continue on Waterville Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
63 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Island Avenue
1184 ft · 33 sec · Island Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
114 m · 16 sec · Water Street
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Take the exit left
40 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
131 m · 16 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
15.3 mi · 17 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Bingham Road
4.6 mi · 5 min · Bingham Road
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Continue on River Road
3029 ft · 39 sec · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Jackman Road
1836 ft · 24 sec · Jackman Road
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Continue on Canada Road
8.8 mi · 10 min · Canada Road
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Continue on US Route 201
32 mi · 36 min · US Route 201
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Continue on Main Street
7.7 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
75 m · 11 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn slight right onto Forest Street
56 m · 8 sec · Forest Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Jackman.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Fairfield and Chance Rain Showers near Jackman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Jackman?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Moscow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Fairfield and 44.1 miles from Jackman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Fairfield and Chance Rain Showers near Jackman.
Stop Ideas Near Moscow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moscow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Jackman. Straight-line distance: 78.37 mi (126.13 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 6,552 |
| Coordinates | 44.5884000, -69.5986600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackman
Town in Somerset, Maine, USA
| Population | 813 |
| Coordinates | 45.6239400, -70.2545100 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackman (-70.25451, 45.62394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.65 | $37.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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