How far is Falmouth, ME from Fairfield, ME?
The driving distance from Falmouth, ME to Fairfield, ME is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falmouth and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Fairfield.
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Start on Falmouth Road
37 m · 10 sec · Falmouth Road
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Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road
2231 ft · 1 min · Bucknam Road
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Take the ramp left
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
41.6 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
29.3 mi · 32 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton
1278 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto High Street
1187 ft · 58 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
50 m · 7 sec · Lawrence Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lawrence Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth and Fairfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bucknam Road
Merge slight left
41.6 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Falmouth and Light Rain near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Falmouth and 36.4 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Falmouth and Light Rain near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 67.37 mi (108.42 km).
#1 Falmouth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 12,440 |
| Coordinates | 43.7295300, -70.2419900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 6,552 |
| Coordinates | 44.5884000, -69.5986600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-69.59866, 44.5884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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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