How far is Standish, ME from Wells, ME?
The driving distance from Standish, ME to Wells, ME is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
Driving Distance
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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 52m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Standish and Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Standish and Wells.
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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
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Post Road
29 m · 2 sec · Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Standish and Wells.
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.
Sunny leaving Standish and Sunny near Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Standish to Wells?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 18.7 miles from Standish and 18.8 miles from Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Standish and Sunny near Wells.
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. Straight-line distance: 28.63 mi (46.08 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
Town in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.3220300, -70.5808900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-70.58089, 43.32203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.42 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
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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