How far is Saint Albans, ME from Fairfield, ME?
The driving distance from Saint Albans, ME to Fairfield, ME is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Fairfield.
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Start on Palmyra Road
101 m · 16 sec · Palmyra Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartland Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road
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Continue on Academy Street
1597 ft · 32 sec · Academy Street
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Continue on Main Street
997 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pittsfield Avenue
1922 ft · 38 sec · Pittsfield Avenue
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Continue on Estes Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Estes Avenue
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Continue on Ell Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road
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Continue on Hartland Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue
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Turn right onto Somerset Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Take the ramp left
991 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan
1351 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
71 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Skowhegan Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Skowhegan Road
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Continue on Main Street
1043 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
100 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Newhall Street
1147 ft · 33 sec · Newhall Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Avenue
600 ft · 26 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 Saint Albans and Fairfield.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Albans and Areas Of Fog near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 14.8 miles from Saint Albans and 14.8 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Saint Albans and Areas Of Fog near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Burnham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 24.07 mi (38.74 km).
#1 Saint Albans
St.
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 44.9100600, -69.4100500 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
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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