How far is Kennebunk, ME from Wells Beach Station, ME?
The driving distance from Kennebunk, ME to Wells Beach Station, ME is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in York County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennebunk and Wells Beach Station.
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Start on Friend Street
39 m · 8 sec · Friend Street
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Turn right onto York Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · York Street
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Continue on Post Road
3 mi · 5 min · Post Road
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Turn right onto Sanford Road
1940 ft · 56 sec · Sanford Road
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Turn right onto Depot Road
1034 ft · 35 sec · Depot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennebunk and Wells Beach Station.
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.
Post Road
Continue on Post Road
2.96 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kennebunk and Mostly Sunny near Wells Beach Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennebunk to Wells Beach Station?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Kennebunk and 2.7 miles from Wells Beach Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kennebunk and Mostly Sunny near Wells Beach Station.
Stop Ideas Near Wells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wells.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennebunk and Wells Beach Station. Straight-line distance: 4.76 mi (7.66 km).
#1 Kennebunk
Town in Maine
| Population | 11,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.3839700, -70.5447800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wells Beach Station
City in York County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 10,162 |
| Coordinates | 43.3239700, -70.5914400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Depot Road (-70.591459, 43.324005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.85 | $1.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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