How far is Hartland, ME from Fairfield, ME?

The driving distance from Hartland, ME to Fairfield, ME is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
26.88 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.69 mi
34.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.69 mi
Kilometers
34.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 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 Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Hartland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartland
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM 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
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Burnham
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Hartland
13.4 mi
00h 18m
To Fairfield
13.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartland and Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    997 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pittsfield Avenue

    1922 ft · 38 sec · Pittsfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Estes Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Estes Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Ell Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hartland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Somerset Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    991 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan

    1351 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    71 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Skowhegan Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Skowhegan Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1043 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    100 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Newhall Street

    1147 ft · 33 sec · Newhall Street

  16. 16

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

    600 ft · 26 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lawrence Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Somerset Avenue
17.4 mi · 65%
Estes Avenue
3.86 mi · 14%
Ell Hill Road
1.84 mi · 7%
Hartland Avenue
1.66 mi · 6%
Skowhegan Road
0.69 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Somerset Avenue

Merge slight left

16.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
00h 18m from Hartland
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Hartland and Chance Rain Showers near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartland to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 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 13.4 miles from Hartland and 13.4 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Hartland and Chance Rain Showers near Fairfield.

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 Hartland and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 21.69 mi (34.91 km).

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#1 Hartland

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,724
Coordinates44.8833900, -69.4475500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population6,552
Coordinates44.5884000, -69.5986600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartland (-69.44755, 44.88339)
End: Fairfield (-69.59866, 44.5884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.23 $8.47
Premium $4.86 $4.62 $9.23
Diesel $6.00 $5.70 $11.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartland and Fairfield. The current time is 00:37:16.

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.