How far is Waterville, ME from Wells Beach Station, ME?

The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Wells Beach Station, ME is about 107.5 miles (173 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.49 mi
01h 45m
Flight
97.36 mi
156.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.36 mi
Kilometers
156.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.49 mi
Kilometers
172.99 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells Beach Station
Sun, May 31, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Waterville
Sun, May 31, 10:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-05-31T07:09
Arrive Wells Beach Station
Sun, May 31, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterville
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
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Waterville
52.9 mi
00h 52m
To Wells Beach Station
54.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
Wells Beach Station Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Sunday
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Wells Beach Station.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Wells Beach Station.

  1. 1

    Start on Post Office Square

    13 m · 7 sec · Post Office Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Silver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Silver Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    23.8 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    2472 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sanford Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    1147 ft · 39 sec · Depot Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Wells Beach Station.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 49%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
26.1 mi · 24%
Maine Turnpike
23.8 mi · 22%
Sanford Road
0.89 mi · 1%
Silver Street
0.71 mi · 1%
ME 9
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 52m from Waterville
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waterville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells Beach Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Wells Beach Station?

The road trip is about 107.5 miles (173 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Waterville and 54.6 miles from Wells Beach Station.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waterville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells Beach Station.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Wells Beach Station. Straight-line distance: 97.36 mi (156.69 km).

Waterville

#1 Waterville

City in Maine, United States

Population16,579
Coordinates44.5520100, -69.6317100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wells Beach Station

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

Population10,162
Coordinates43.3239700, -70.5914400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)
End: Depot Road (-70.591459, 43.324005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.36 L · about $14.95
Round trip
$29.90
7.58 gal · 28.72 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.95 $29.90
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.89 $33.78
Premium $4.86 $18.41 $36.82
Diesel $6.00 $22.73 $45.46

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterville and Wells Beach Station. The current time is 07:09:19.

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.