How far is Fairfield, ME from Saint Albans, ME?

The driving distance from Fairfield, ME to Saint Albans, ME is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
29.38 mi
00h 36m
Flight
24.07 mi
38.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.07 mi
Kilometers
38.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.38 mi
Kilometers
47.28 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Albans
Wed, Apr 15, 5:04 PM EDT
Return by in Fairfield
Wed, Apr 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-04-15T16:28
Arrive Saint Albans
Wed, Apr 15, 5:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burnham
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Fairfield
14.7 mi
00h 18m
To Saint Albans
14.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Saint Albans.

  1. 1

    Start on Lawrence Avenue

    600 ft · 30 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Newhall Street

    1147 ft · 35 sec · Newhall Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Avenue

    100 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Skowhegan Road

    2566 ft · 51 sec · Skowhegan Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1306 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsfield, Hartland

    1246 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hartland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Ell Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Estes Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Estes Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Pittsfield Avenue

    1922 ft · 40 sec · Pittsfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    997 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Academy Street

    1597 ft · 32 sec · Academy Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Hartland Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Palmyra Road

    101 m · 15 sec · Palmyra Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palmyra Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skowhegan Road
17.1 mi · 58%
Estes Avenue
3.86 mi · 13%
Hartland Road
2.32 mi · 8%
Ell Hill Road
1.84 mi · 6%
Hartland Avenue
1.66 mi · 6%
Somerset Avenue
0.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
00h 18m from Fairfield
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Fairfield and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Saint Albans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Saint Albans?

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 14.7 miles from Fairfield and 14.7 miles from Saint Albans.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Fairfield and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Saint Albans.

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burnham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

48 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Augusta, ME

48 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

50 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Saint Albans. Straight-line distance: 24.07 mi (38.74 km).

Fairfield

#1 Fairfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population6,552
Coordinates44.5884000, -69.5986600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Albans

St.

Population1,979
Coordinates44.9100600, -69.4100500
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence Avenue (-69.598721, 44.588069)
End: Palmyra Road (-69.41006, 44.910145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.86 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $6.00 $6.24 $12.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield and Saint Albans. The current time is 16:28:46.

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.