How far is Brewer, ME from Wells Beach Station, ME?

The driving distance from Brewer, ME to Wells Beach Station, ME is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.2 mi
03h 04m
Flight
136.42 mi
219.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.42 mi
Kilometers
219.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.2 mi
Kilometers
259.43 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells Beach Station
Sat, Apr 18, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Brewer
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewer
2026-04-18T05:08
Arrive Wells Beach Station
Sat, Apr 18, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brewer
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farmingdale
ME

Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Brewer
80.5 mi
01h 32m
To Wells Beach Station
80.7 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
Wells Beach Station Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Saturday
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brewer and Wells Beach Station.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brewer and Wells Beach Station.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    23 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    70 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    21 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport

    1530 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    23.8 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford

    2472 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sanford Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    1147 ft · 39 sec · Depot Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brewer and Wells Beach Station.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
79.3 mi · 49%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 33%
Maine Turnpike
23.8 mi · 15%
North Main Street
2.33 mi · 1%
Sanford Road
0.89 mi · 1%
ME 9
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

79 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
136.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmingdale
01h 32m from Brewer
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brewer and Mostly Cloudy near Wells Beach Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brewer to Wells Beach Station?

The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Brewer and 80.7 miles from Wells Beach Station.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brewer and Mostly Cloudy near Wells Beach Station.

Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farmingdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmingdale.

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Augusta, ME

13 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

29 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
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Damariscotta, Maine

30 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewer and Wells Beach Station. Straight-line distance: 136.42 mi (219.54 km).

Brewer

#1 Brewer

City in Maine, USA

Population8,948
Coordinates44.7967400, -68.7614200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wells Beach Station

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

Population10,162
Coordinates43.3239700, -70.5914400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Brewer (-68.76142, 44.79674)
End: Wells Beach Station (-70.59144, 43.32397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.53 L · about $22.45
Round trip
$44.89
11.38 gal · 43.06 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.45 $44.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.36 $50.72
Premium $4.86 $27.64 $55.28
Diesel $6.00 $34.12 $68.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brewer and Wells Beach Station. The current time is 05:08:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.