Origin
Lower Mill, ME
Late night in Lower Mill on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lower Mill, ME to Fairfield, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lower Mill, ME
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Fairfield, ME
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Trip Overview
Lower Mill, ME to Fairfield, ME is 23.5 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Skowhegan Road and Waterville Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maine, making it a convenient local drive. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger journey through the area. You'll primarily navigate local roads with minimal highway time, so expect a relaxed pace. This route is best suited for those who value a straightforward, no-fuss transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan Road | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Waterville Road | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Beckwith Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Wood Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lower Mills Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Newhall Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Skowhegan Road
— 8.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Mill, ME and Fairfield, ME.
1
Start on Lower Mills Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Mills Road
2
Continue on Wood Road
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Wood Road
3
Turn right onto Beckwith Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Beckwith Road
4
Continue on North Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Avenue
5
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
High Street
6
Turn left onto US 201
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 201
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Waterville Road
8
Continue on US 201
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Skowhegan Road
9
Continue on US 201
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto ME 139
329 ft
·
17 sec
·
Western Avenue
11
Turn left onto Newhall Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Newhall Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lawrence Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Lawrence Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
7.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 201 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 201 / Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
ME 139 / Western Avenue
Turn right onto ME 139 / Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Newhall Street
Turn left onto Newhall Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Lawrence Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Fairfield on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
24 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
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway driving percentage to speak of. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 8.1 miles along Skowhegan Road. As you travel, you'll transition from Skowhegan Road to Waterville Road and finally Beckwith Road, indicating a series of local road navigations rather than a single, continuous highway experience. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns and changes in road names, suggesting a journey through towns and rural areas rather than an open road cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Skowhegan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near High Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (US 201 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (ME 139 / Western Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Skowhegan Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (US 201 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (ME 139 / Western Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairfield, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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