Origin
Saint Albans, ME
Afternoon in Saint Albans on Wednesday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Albans, ME to Fairfield, ME
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 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 44m
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 Saint Albans, ME to Fairfield, ME covers 29.6 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 16.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.77 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
14.8 miles from Saint Albans, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Saint Albans, ME to Fairfield, ME covers 29.6 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 19 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 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.2 miles (ME 139 / Western Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
28 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 133
Toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
ME 139 / Western Avenue
Turn right onto ME 139 / Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Newhall Street
Turn left onto Newhall Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Lawrence Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence 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.
On the drive from Saint Albans, ME to Fairfield, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Skowhegan along the way.
Skowhegan
28 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 16.2 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 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Skowhegan Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 16.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, ME and Fairfield, ME.
1
Start on Palmyra Road
333 ft
·
16 sec
·
Palmyra Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto ME 23; ME 43; ME 152
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hartland Road
3
Continue on ME 23; ME 43; ME 152
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Academy Street
4
Continue on ME 23; ME 43; ME 151; ME 152
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto ME 152
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pittsfield Avenue
6
Continue on ME 152
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Estes Avenue
7
Continue on ME 152
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ell Hill Road
8
Continue on ME 152
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Hartland Avenue
9
Turn right onto Somerset Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
11
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 133
Toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan
13
Keep slight right at fork
232 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn right onto US 201
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Skowhegan Road
15
Continue on US 201
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto ME 139
329 ft
·
17 sec
·
Western Avenue
17
Turn left onto Newhall Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Newhall Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lawrence Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Lawrence Avenue
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 14.8 miles from Saint Albans, ME, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.2 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 29.6 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.8 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Saint Albans, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Albans, ME
This is one driving day of about 29.6 miles and 41m.
At 29.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 16.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.8 mi from Saint Albans, ME · 23m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.8 miles from Saint Albans, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairfield, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fairfield, 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
$4.77 one way
$9.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
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: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
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
Fairfield, ME
Afternoon in Fairfield on Wednesday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer 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 Saint Albans, ME to Fairfield, ME covers 29.6 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 14.8 miles from Saint Albans, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.77 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.2 miles (ME 139 / Western Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Saint Albans, ME to Fairfield, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Skowhegan along the way.
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