How far is Fairfield, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Fairfield, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Lewiston.
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Start on Lawrence Avenue
50 m · 10 sec · Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto High Street
1187 ft · 57 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Take the ramp left
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
1014 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
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Continue on Main Street
4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Lewiston.
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.
Western Avenue
Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairfield and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Fairfield and 26 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fairfield and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 45.43 mi (73.11 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 6,552 |
| Coordinates | 44.5884000, -69.5986600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
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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