How far is Roberts Corner, ME from Wells, ME?

The driving distance from Roberts Corner, ME to Wells, ME is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
28.42 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.43 mi
32.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.43 mi
Kilometers
32.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.42 mi
Kilometers
45.74 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells
Sat, Apr 18, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Roberts Corner
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roberts Corner
2026-04-18T12:25
Arrive Wells
Sat, Apr 18, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roberts Corner
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
Biddeford
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Roberts Corner
12.7 mi
00h 18m
To Wells
15.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°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 Roberts Corner and Wells.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roberts Corner and Wells.

  1. 1

    Start on Narragansett Trail

    1.5 km · 2 min · Narragansett Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beech Plains Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Buxton Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road

  4. 4

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

    2163 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

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

    2472 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  8. 8

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

    29 m · 2 sec · Post Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roberts Corner 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
15.1 mi · 53%
Buxton Road
5.09 mi · 18%
Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 7%
Sanford Road
1.56 mi · 5%
Narragansett Trail
0.91 mi · 3%
ME 9
0.47 mi · 2%
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 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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biddeford
00h 18m from Roberts Corner
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Roberts Corner 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 Roberts Corner to Wells?

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Roberts Corner and 15.7 miles from Wells.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Roberts Corner and Mostly Cloudy near Wells.

Stop Ideas Near Biddeford

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

7 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roberts Corner and Wells. Straight-line distance: 20.43 mi (32.88 km).

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#1 Roberts Corner

Roberts Corner is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.6150800, -70.5261600
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Wells

#2 Wells

Town in York County, Maine, United States

Population10,819
Coordinates43.3220300, -70.5808900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Narragansett Trail (-70.525856, 43.614996)
End: Post Road (-70.581064, 43.322073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $3.95
Round trip
$7.89
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.95 $7.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.46 $8.91
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $6.00 $6.00 $11.99

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 Roberts Corner and Wells. The current time is 12:25:54.

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.