How far is Falmouth, ME from Wells, ME?

The driving distance from Falmouth, ME to Wells, ME is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.62 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.88 mi
52.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.88 mi
Kilometers
52.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.62 mi
Kilometers
60.55 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells
Thu, Apr 30, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Thu, Apr 30, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-04-30T12:13
Arrive Wells
Thu, Apr 30, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
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 Falmouth
18.8 mi
00h 23m
To Wells
18.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E
Destination
Wells Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Thursday
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  9. 9

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

    29 m · 2 sec · Post Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
23.8 mi · 63%
Bucknam Road
11.8 mi · 31%
Sanford Road
1.56 mi · 4%
ME 9
0.47 mi · 1%
Falmouth Road
0.02 mi
Post 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 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 23m from Falmouth
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Falmouth and Light Rain near Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 Falmouth and 18.8 miles from Wells.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Falmouth and Light Rain 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 Falmouth and Wells. Straight-line distance: 32.88 mi (52.91 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Wells

#2 Wells

Town in York County, Maine, United States

Population10,819
Coordinates43.3220300, -70.5808900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Falmouth (-70.24199, 43.72953)
End: Wells (-70.58089, 43.32203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
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
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.49
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.25 $10.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.93 $11.86
Premium $4.86 $6.46 $12.92
Diesel $6.00 $7.98 $15.95

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Wells. The current time is 12:13:48.

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.