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

The driving distance from Wells Beach Station, ME to Standish, ME is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.51 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.53 mi
45.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.51 mi
Kilometers
60.37 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Standish
Thu, Oct 15, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Wells Beach Station
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells Beach Station
2026-10-15T20:45
Arrive Standish
Thu, Oct 15, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
18.7 mi
00h 26m
To Standish
18.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wells Beach Station Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
This Afternoon
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton

    2787 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Street

    1534 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Buxton Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Beech Plains Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Narragansett Trail

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Narragansett Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bernard P. Rines Bypass

    62 m · 4 sec · Bernard P. Rines Bypass

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Bernard P. Rines Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bernard P. Rines Bypass

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail

    61 m · 4 sec · Ossipee Trail

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Ossipee Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oak Hill Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
14.9 mi · 40%
Ossipee Trail
5.92 mi · 16%
Buxton Road
5.13 mi · 14%
Narragansett Trail
4.76 mi · 13%
Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 5%
Sanford Road
1.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

14.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 26m from Wells Beach Station
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wells Beach Station and Mostly Sunny near Standish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 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 Wells Beach Station and 18.8 miles from Standish.

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 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 $5.78 one way or $11.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wells Beach Station and Mostly Sunny near Standish.

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 Standish. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.92 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
Standish

#2 Standish

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population10,197
Coordinates43.7359100, -70.5520000
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells Beach Station (-70.59144, 43.32397)
End: Standish (-70.552, 43.73591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
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.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.55
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $5.78 $11.55
Mid-grade $4.93 $6.50 $13.00
Premium $5.41 $7.14 $14.28
Diesel $6.44 $8.49 $16.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wells Beach Station and Standish. The current time is 20:45:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.