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

The driving distance from Falmouth, ME to Wells Beach Station, ME is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.07 mi
00h 41m
Flight
33.04 mi
53.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.04 mi
Kilometers
53.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.07 mi
Kilometers
61.26 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells Beach Station
Sun, May 31, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Sun, May 31, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-05-31T07:15
Arrive Wells Beach Station
Sun, May 31, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Falmouth
18.6 mi
00h 20m
To Wells Beach Station
19.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
Wells Beach Station Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Sunday
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Falmouth Road

    37 m · 10 sec · Falmouth Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road

    1273 ft · 40 sec · Bucknam Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1400 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    23.8 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    2472 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sanford Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    1147 ft · 39 sec · Depot Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
23.8 mi · 62%
Bucknam Road
11.8 mi · 31%
Sanford Road
0.89 mi · 2%
ME 9
0.47 mi · 1%
Depot Road
0.22 mi · 1%
Falmouth Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

23.8 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 20m from Falmouth
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Falmouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells Beach Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Falmouth and 19.5 miles from Wells Beach Station.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Falmouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells Beach Station.

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 Falmouth and Wells Beach Station. Straight-line distance: 33.04 mi (53.17 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
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: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)
End: Depot Road (-70.591459, 43.324005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.08 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.68 gal · 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.00 $8.04 $16.07

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Wells Beach Station. The current time is 07:15:38.

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.