Origin
Madison, ME
Late night in Madison on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, 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
33m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, ME
Nellen Navarro
Fairfield, ME
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Trip Overview
This short, 21.8-mile drive from Madison to Fairfield in Maine is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 33 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Norridgewock Road and Waterville Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, making it a very budget-friendly journey. Given its brevity and the fact that it's a 'turn-heavy local drive,' this route is best suited for a quick hop rather than an overnight adventure. It's a straightforward trip within the Northeast region, perfect for a simple point-to-point transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Norridgewock Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Old Point Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
| Waterville Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Madison Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Middle Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Center Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| New Madison Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Norridgewock Road
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, ME and Fairfield, ME.
1
Start on US 201A
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Madison Road
2
Continue on US 201A; ME 8
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Point Avenue
3
Continue on US 201A
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Madison Road
4
Continue on US 201A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Road
5
Continue on US 201A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
New Madison Road
6
Continue on US 201A
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Turn left onto US 2; US 201A
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on ME 139
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Waterville Road
9
Continue on ME 139
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Norridgewock Road
10
Continue on ME 104; ME 139
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Road
11
Continue on ME 23; ME 104; ME 139
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Pung Hill Road
12
Turn left onto ME 139
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
13
Continue on ME 139
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
14
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
High Street
15
Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lawrence Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Lawrence Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 2; US 201A / Main Street
Turn left onto US 2; US 201A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
21.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Lawrence Avenue
Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 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 | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
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
22 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
33m 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?
Expect a very local feel on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and county roads for the entire 21.8 miles. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is about 4.5 miles on Norridgewock Road. This type of drive means you'll be constantly adjusting your speed and direction, so staying attentive is key. The road conditions will likely reflect a typical local Maine thoroughfare.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Norridgewock Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near US 2; US 201A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madison, ME to Fairfield, ME is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles (US 2; US 201A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (Lawrence Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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 4.5 miles on Norridgewock 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 7.7 miles (US 2; US 201A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (Lawrence 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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