How far is East Limington, ME from Wells, ME?

The driving distance from East Limington, ME to Wells, ME is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.55 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.72 mi
46.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.72 mi
Kilometers
46.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.55 mi
Kilometers
58.82 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in East Limington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Limington
2026-04-18T06:29
Arrive Wells
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Limington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From East Limington
18.8 mi
00h 26m
To Wells
17.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
Wells 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 East Limington and Wells.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Limington and Wells.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ossipee Trail

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ossipee Trail

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saco Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Saco Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Saco Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Saco Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Long Plains Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Plains Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Parker Farm Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Farm Road

  7. 7

    Continue on River Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Beech Plains Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Buxton Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH

    2163 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2472 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Post Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Post Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Limington and Wells.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
15.1 mi · 41%
River Road
5.82 mi · 16%
Buxton Road
5.09 mi · 14%
Saco Road
3.47 mi · 9%
Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 5%
Sanford Road
1.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 26m from East Limington
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Limington and Mostly Cloudy near Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Limington to Wells?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from East Limington and 17.7 miles from Wells.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Limington and Mostly Cloudy near Wells.

Stop Ideas Near Saco

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saco, 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 Saco.

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Limington and Wells. Straight-line distance: 28.72 mi (46.22 km).

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#1 East Limington

East Limington is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7339700, -70.6578400
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Wells

#2 Wells

Town in York County, Maine, United States

Population10,819
Coordinates43.3220300, -70.5808900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.65788, 43.733972)
End: Post Road (-70.581064, 43.322073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 East Limington and Wells. The current time is 06:29:40.

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.