How far is Standish, ME from Wells Beach Station, ME?
The driving distance from Standish, ME to Wells Beach Station, ME is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Standish and Wells Beach Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Standish and Wells Beach Station.
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Start on Oak Hill Road
45 m · 12 sec · Oak Hill Road
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Turn left
41 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Ossipee Trail West
5.9 mi · 9 min · Ossipee Trail West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bernard P. Rines Bypass
16 m · 1 sec · Bernard P. Rines Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Bernard P. Rines Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min · Bernard P. Rines Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Narragansett Street
7 m · 1 sec · Narragansett Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street
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Continue on Narragansett Trail
4.8 mi · 6 min · Narragansett Trail
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Turn left onto Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road
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Continue on Buxton Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
2163 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
15.1 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
2472 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Sanford Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sanford Road
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Turn left onto Depot Road
1147 ft · 39 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 Standish 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Standish 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 Standish to Wells Beach Station?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 18.5 miles from Standish and 22.2 miles from Wells Beach Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Standish and Mostly Sunny near Wells Beach Station.
Stop Ideas Near Saco
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 Saco.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Standish and Wells Beach Station. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.92 km).
#1 Standish
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 10,197 |
| Coordinates | 43.7359100, -70.5520000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.38 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $9.27 | $18.53 |
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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