How far is Fairfield, ME from Pittsfield, ME?
The driving distance from Fairfield, ME to Pittsfield, ME is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Pittsfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Pittsfield.
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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
2566 ft · 51 sec · Skowhegan Road
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Take the ramp left
1306 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsfield, Hartland
1246 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Somerset Avenue
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Turn right onto Forest Street
655 ft · 16 sec · Forest Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Street
590 ft · 12 sec · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Pittsfield.
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.
Skowhegan Road
Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Light Rain leaving Fairfield and Light Rain near Pittsfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Pittsfield?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Fairfield and 9.5 miles from Pittsfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Fairfield and Light Rain near Pittsfield.
Stop Ideas Near Burnham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 17.08 mi (27.49 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 6,552 |
| Coordinates | 44.5884000, -69.5986600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsfield
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,003 |
| Coordinates | 44.7825600, -69.3833800 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Street (-69.383326, 44.782672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
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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