How far is Wells, ME from East Limington, ME?
The driving distance from Wells, ME to East Limington, ME is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and East Limington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and East Limington.
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Start on Post Road
29 m · 9 sec · Post Road
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Turn left onto Sanford Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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Take the ramp right
83 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
14.9 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
2787 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Street
1534 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Continue on Buxton Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road
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Continue on Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road
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Continue on River Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · River Road
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Continue on Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Farm Road
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Turn left onto Long Plains Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Plains Road
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Continue on Saco Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Saco Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ossipee Trail West
62 m · 4 sec · Ossipee Trail West
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ossipee Trail West
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells and East Limington.
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
14.9 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Wells and Mostly Cloudy near East Limington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wells to East Limington?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 19.1 miles from Wells and 19.1 miles from East Limington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wells and Mostly Cloudy near East Limington.
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 Wells and East Limington. Straight-line distance: 28.72 mi (46.22 km).
#1 Wells
Town in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.3220300, -70.5808900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Limington
East Limington is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7339700, -70.6578400 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Limington (-70.65784, 43.73397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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 | $3.95 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.10 | $16.19 |
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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