How far is Fort Fairfield, ME from Spaulding, ME?
The driving distance from Fort Fairfield, ME to Spaulding, ME is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 45m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Fairfield and Spaulding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Fairfield and Spaulding.
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Start on Elm Street
16 m · 7 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
126 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Continue on High Street
1.4 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on South Caribou Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · South Caribou Road
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Continue on Fort Fairfield Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Fort Fairfield Road
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Continue on Fort Street
1571 ft · 32 sec · Fort Street
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Turn right onto Presque Isle Road
1078 ft · 28 sec · Presque Isle Road
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Turn left onto Lyndon Street
1364 ft · 38 sec · Lyndon Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1006 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Herschel Street
1202 ft · 29 sec · Herschel Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street
84 m · 6 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Sweden Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Sweden Street
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Turn left onto Woodland Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Woodland Road
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Continue on Woodland Center Road
7.9 mi · 19 min · Woodland Center Road
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Continue on High Meadow Road
1.5 km · 4 min · High Meadow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Meadow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Fairfield and Spaulding.
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.
Woodland Center Road
Continue on Woodland Center Road
7.91 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Fairfield and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Spaulding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Fairfield to Spaulding?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Caribou is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Fort Fairfield and 11.3 miles from Spaulding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Fairfield and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Spaulding.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Fairfield and Spaulding. Straight-line distance: 20.54 mi (33.06 km).
#1 Fort Fairfield
City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,278 |
| Coordinates | 46.7722700, -67.8339100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spaulding
Spaulding is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.8781000, -68.2400400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spaulding (-68.24004, 46.8781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.16 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
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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