Origin
Fairfield, ME
Evening in Fairfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, ME to Saint Albans, ME
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfield, ME to Saint Albans, ME covers 29.3 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Estes Avenue, Hartland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
14.7 miles from Fairfield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Fairfield, ME to Saint Albans, ME covers 29.3 miles and takes about 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Newhall Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Newhall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (ME 139 / Western Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (US 201 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Newhall Street
Turn left onto Newhall Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ME 139 / Western Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto ME 139 / Western Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 201 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 201 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Pittsfield, Hartland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 150
Toward Pittsfield, Hartland
4
18.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
ME 152 / Hartland Avenue
Turn left onto ME 152 / Hartland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fairfield, ME and Saint Albans, ME, road signs point toward Pittsfield and Hartland.
Pittsfield
17.7 mi in
|
~20m
Hartland
17.7 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 16.3 mi | 17m |
| Estes Avenue | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Hartland Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Ell Hill Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hartland Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Somerset Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Skowhegan Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 16.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, ME and Saint Albans, ME.
1
Start on Lawrence Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lawrence Avenue
2
Turn left onto Newhall Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Newhall Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto ME 139
329 ft
·
18 sec
·
Western Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 201
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 201
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Skowhegan Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 150
Toward Pittsfield, Hartland
9
Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Avenue
10
Turn left onto ME 152
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Hartland Avenue
11
Continue on ME 152
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ell Hill Road
12
Continue on ME 152
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Estes Avenue
13
Continue on ME 152
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pittsfield Avenue
14
Turn right onto ME 23; ME 43; ME 151; ME 152
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on ME 23; ME 43; ME 152
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Academy Street
16
Continue on ME 23; ME 43; ME 152
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hartland Road
17
Turn right onto Palmyra Road
333 ft
·
14 sec
·
Palmyra Road
18
Arrive at destination
Palmyra Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.7 miles from Fairfield, ME, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.7 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Albans, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Fairfield, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairfield, ME
This is one driving day of about 29.3 miles and 41m.
At 29.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 16.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.7 mi from Fairfield, ME · 17m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.7 miles from Fairfield, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Albans, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Saint Albans, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Albans, ME
Evening in Saint Albans on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairfield, ME to Saint Albans, ME covers 29.3 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Estes Avenue, Hartland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Fairfield, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Newhall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (ME 139 / Western Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (US 201 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fairfield, ME and Saint Albans, ME, road signs point toward Pittsfield and Hartland.
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