Origin
Fairfield, ME
Afternoon in Fairfield on Wednesday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, ME to Tarratine, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
100 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
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6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
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 Tarratine, ME covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Newhall Street, Western Avenue, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.10 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50 miles from Fairfield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 100 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Newhall Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fairfield, ME to Tarratine, ME is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairfield, ME to Tarratine, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newhall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skowhegan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waterville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Island Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commercial Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Newhall Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, ME and Tarratine, ME.
1
Start on Lawrence Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lawrence Avenue
2
Turn left onto Newhall Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Newhall Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Avenue
328 ft
·
18 sec
·
Western Avenue
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Skowhegan Road
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Skowhegan Road
6
Continue on Waterville Road
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Waterville Road
7
Turn right onto Main Street
207 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Island Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Island Avenue
9
Continue on Water Street
374 ft
·
16 sec
·
Water Street
10
Take the exit left
131 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn left onto Commercial Street
430 ft
·
16 sec
·
Commercial Street
12
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
13
Continue on South Main Street
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on Bingham Road
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Bingham Road
15
Continue on River Road
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
River Road
16
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on Jackman Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Jackman Road
18
Continue on Canada Road
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Canada Road
19
Continue on US Route 201
32 mi
·
36 min
·
US Route 201
20
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Turn right onto Route 6 Cutoff
3.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Route 6 Cutoff
22
Turn right onto Long Pond Road
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Long Pond Road
23
Continue on State Route 6
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 6
24
Continue on Jackman Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Jackman Road
25
Turn slight left onto Tarratine Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tarratine Road
26
Arrive at your destination
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 50 miles from Fairfield, ME, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tarratine, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairfield, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairfield, ME
This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairfield, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from Fairfield, ME · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50 miles from Fairfield, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tarratine, ME
The final approach into Tarratine, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tarratine, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.10 one way
$32.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.71 | $35.43 |
| premium | $4.86 | $19.15 | $38.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $14.00 | $6.40 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Tarratine, ME
Afternoon in Tarratine on Wednesday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Yarmouth, ME
50 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
20 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
2h 20m 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 Tarratine, ME covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Newhall Street, Western Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50 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 $16.10 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.
The drive from Fairfield, ME to Tarratine, ME is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairfield, ME to Tarratine, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairfield, ME to Tarratine, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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