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

The driving distance from Wells Beach Station, ME to Wells, ME is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
0.58 mi
00h 01m
Flight
0.55 mi
0.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
0.55 mi
Kilometers
0.88 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
0.58 mi
Kilometers
0.94 km
Drive Time
00h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells
Thu, Oct 15, 3:46 PM EDT
Return by in Wells Beach Station
Thu, Oct 15, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells Beach Station
2026-10-15T15:45
Arrive Wells
Thu, Oct 15, 3:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:02 AM to 7:02 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wells Beach Station
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From Wells Beach Station
0.3 mi
To Wells
0.3 mi

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
Wells 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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Road

    1034 ft · 36 sec · Depot Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    1940 ft · 59 sec · Sanford Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Post Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Post Road

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
666.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sanford Road
0.37 mi · 63%
Depot Road
0.2 mi · 34%
Post Road
0.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sanford Road

Turn left onto Sanford Road

0.37 mi · 59 sec

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 01m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
0.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
from Wells Beach Station
Leave By
8:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km) and usually takes 00h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.3 miles from Wells Beach Station and 0.3 miles from Wells.

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

The direct path is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.09 one way or $0.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wells Beach Station and Wells. Straight-line distance: 0.55 mi (0.88 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
Wells

#2 Wells

Town in York County, Maine, United States

Population10,819
Coordinates43.3220300, -70.5808900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells Beach Station (-70.59144, 43.32397)
End: Wells (-70.58089, 43.32203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)
50 mph (80.47 km/h)
60 mph (96.56 km/h)
70 mph (112.65 km/h)
80 mph (129 km/h)

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.02 gal
0.08 L · about $0.09
Round trip
$0.18
0.04 gal · 0.16 L
Estimated CO2
0.2 kg one way
Round trip: 0.4 kg / 1 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $0.09 $0.18
Mid-grade $4.93 $0.10 $0.20
Premium $5.41 $0.11 $0.22
Diesel $6.44 $0.13 $0.26

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 Wells. The current time is 15:45:05.

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.