How far is Fort Fairfield, ME from Easton, ME?

The driving distance from Fort Fairfield, ME to Easton, ME is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
12.01 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.74 mi
15.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.74 mi
Kilometers
15.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.01 mi
Kilometers
19.33 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Easton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:46 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Fairfield
Wed, Apr 15, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Fairfield
2026-04-15T07:28
Arrive Easton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort 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
Presque Isle
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Fort Fairfield
6 mi
00h 09m
To Easton
6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fort Fairfield Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
38°F
Overnight
Using Caribou as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
Easton Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Today
Using Presque Isle as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Fairfield and Easton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Fairfield and Easton.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    126 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Presque Isle Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Houlton Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Houlton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Center Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Fairfield and Easton.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Houlton Road
8.9 mi · 74%
Center Road
2.05 mi · 17%
Presque Isle Street
0.97 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Houlton Road

Continue on Houlton Road

8.9 mi · 00h 13m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presque Isle
00h 09m from Fort Fairfield
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Fairfield and Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain near Easton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Fairfield to Easton?

The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Presque Isle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Fort Fairfield and 6 miles from Easton.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Fairfield and Patchy Drizzle then Slight Chance Light Rain near Easton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Fairfield and Easton. Straight-line distance: 9.74 mi (15.68 km).

Fort Fairfield

#1 Fort Fairfield

City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

Population3,278
Coordinates46.7722700, -67.8339100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
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#2 Easton

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population1,177
Coordinates46.6411500, -67.9094700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Fairfield (-67.83391, 46.77227)
End: Easton (-67.90947, 46.64115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.31
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.66 $3.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.86 $2.04 $4.08
Diesel $6.00 $2.52 $5.04

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 Fort Fairfield and Easton. The current time is 07:28:14.

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.