How far is Fairfield, ME from Smithfield, ME?
The driving distance from Fairfield, ME to Smithfield, ME is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Smithfield.
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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
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland
1467 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1582 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1057 ft · 26 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Smithfield Road
5 mi · 9 min · Smithfield Road
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Continue on Village Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Village Road
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Turn left onto Mikes Lane
104 m · 25 sec · Mikes Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mikes Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Smithfield.
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.
Smithfield Road
Continue on Smithfield Road
5.02 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairfield and Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Fairfield and 8.9 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairfield and Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
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 Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 11.72 mi (18.86 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 6,552 |
| Coordinates | 44.5884000, -69.5986600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithfield
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 44.6303400, -69.8295000 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mikes Lane (-69.828309, 44.630486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
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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