How far is Solon, ME from Fairfield, ME?
The driving distance from Solon, ME to Fairfield, ME is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Town in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Solon and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solon and Fairfield.
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Start on Pleasant Street
107 m · 17 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
13.3 mi · 15 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Waterville Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on Skowhegan Road
8.1 mi · 12 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 Solon 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.
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
13.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Solon 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 Solon to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Skowhegan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Solon and 15.4 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Solon and Chance Rain Showers near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Skowhegan
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 Solon and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 28.01 mi (45.08 km).
#1 Solon
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,078 |
| Coordinates | 44.9495000, -69.8583900 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
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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