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

The driving distance from Wells Beach Station, ME to Falmouth, ME is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.27 mi
00h 45m
Flight
33.04 mi
53.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.04 mi
Kilometers
53.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.27 mi
Kilometers
59.98 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Thu, Apr 16, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Wells Beach Station
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells Beach Station
2026-04-16T01:39
Arrive Falmouth
Thu, Apr 16, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wells Beach Station
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
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Wells Beach Station
18.6 mi
00h 22m
To Falmouth
18.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wells Beach Station Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Thursday
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Road

    1147 ft · 41 sec · Depot Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sanford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sanford Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    83 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Cumberland

    825 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bucknam Road

    1978 ft · 52 sec · Bucknam Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Falmouth Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 65%
Downtown Portland
10.9 mi · 29%
Sanford Road
1.59 mi · 4%
Bucknam Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Depot Road
0.22 mi · 1%
Falmouth Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

24.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 22m from Wells Beach Station
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Wells Beach Station and Rain Showers Likely near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Wells Beach Station and 18.6 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Wells Beach Station and Rain Showers Likely near Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Saco

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wells Beach Station and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 33.04 mi (53.17 km).

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#1 Wells Beach Station

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

Population10,162
Coordinates43.3239700, -70.5914400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Falmouth

#2 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells Beach Station (-70.59144, 43.32397)
End: Falmouth (-70.24199, 43.72953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wells Beach Station and Falmouth. The current time is 01:39:14.

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.