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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.76 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.01 mi
45.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.01 mi
Kilometers
45.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.76 mi
Kilometers
49.5 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solon
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Solon
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
Skowhegan
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Solon
15.3 mi
00h 21m
To Fairfield
15.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain 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 Solon and Fairfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    107 m · 17 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    13.3 mi · 15 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Waterville Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Skowhegan Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Skowhegan Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1043 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    100 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Newhall Street

    1147 ft · 33 sec · Newhall Street

  9. 9

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

    600 ft · 26 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  10. 10

    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.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
13.3 mi · 43%
Skowhegan Road
8.11 mi · 26%
Waterville Road
6.79 mi · 22%
Madison Avenue
1.93 mi · 6%
Newhall Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skowhegan
00h 21m from Solon
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Skowhegan, 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 Skowhegan.

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Augusta, ME

46 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Belfast, Maine

67 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
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Bangor, Maine

72 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

72 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solon and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 28.01 mi (45.08 km).

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#1 Solon

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates44.9495000, -69.8583900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population6,552
Coordinates44.5884000, -69.5986600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Solon (-69.85839, 44.9495)
End: Fairfield (-69.59866, 44.5884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Solon and Fairfield. The current time is 06:24:22.

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.