How far is Fairfield, ME from Madison, ME?
The driving distance from Fairfield, ME to Madison, ME is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Madison.
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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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Continue on Center Road
2 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto Pung Hill Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Pung Hill Road
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Continue on Middle Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Waterville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road
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Continue straight
2113 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on New Madison Road
2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road
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Continue on New Madison Road
1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road
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Continue on Old Point Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue
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Continue on Madison Road
1245 ft · 21 sec · Madison Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Madison.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fairfield and Rain Showers Likely near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Madison?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 10.9 miles from Fairfield and 10.9 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fairfield and Rain Showers Likely near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Norridgewock
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 Madison. Straight-line distance: 19.99 mi (32.17 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 6,552 |
| Coordinates | 44.5884000, -69.5986600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,696 |
| Coordinates | 44.7975600, -69.8797800 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison Road (-69.879798, 44.797562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
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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