How far is Pittsfield, ME from Fairfield, ME?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, ME to Fairfield, ME is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
19.19 mi
00h 23m
Flight
17.08 mi
27.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.08 mi
Kilometers
27.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.19 mi
Kilometers
30.89 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 30, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 30, 8:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-04-30T07:34
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 30, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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
Burnham
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Pittsfield
9.6 mi
00h 11m
To Fairfield
9.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    590 ft · 13 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Street

    655 ft · 16 sec · Forest Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Somerset Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    991 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

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

    1351 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    71 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Skowhegan Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Skowhegan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1043 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    100 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Newhall Street

    1147 ft · 33 sec · Newhall Street

  12. 12

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

    600 ft · 26 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lawrence Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Somerset Avenue
17.4 mi · 91%
Skowhegan Road
0.69 mi · 4%
US 201
0.3 mi · 2%
Newhall Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Forest Street
0.12 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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
00h 11m from Pittsfield
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 9.6 miles from Pittsfield and 9.6 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Pittsfield and Light Rain near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burnham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Waterville City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Waterville City Hall

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews City Hall

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 Pittsfield and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 17.08 mi (27.49 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population4,003
Coordinates44.7825600, -69.3833800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population6,552
Coordinates44.5884000, -69.5986600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsfield (-69.38338, 44.78256)
End: Fairfield (-69.59866, 44.5884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.03 $6.06
Premium $4.86 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $6.00 $4.08 $8.16

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and Fairfield. The current time is 07:34:10.

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.