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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.25 mi
00h 59m
Flight
28.72 mi
46.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.72 mi
Kilometers
46.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.25 mi
Kilometers
61.55 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Limington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Wells
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells
2026-04-18T08:03
Arrive East Limington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wells
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Wells
19.1 mi
00h 29m
To East Limington
19.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wells Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Saturday
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Post Road

    29 m · 9 sec · Post Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    1.6 mi · 4 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

    Continue on River Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Parker Farm Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Farm Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Long Plains Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Plains Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Saco Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Saco Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ossipee Trail West

    62 m · 4 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ossipee Trail West

  16. 16

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells and East Limington.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
14.9 mi · 39%
River Road
5.82 mi · 15%
Buxton Road
5.13 mi · 13%
Saco Road
3.46 mi · 9%
Sanford Road
2.26 mi · 6%
Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 5%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 29m from Wells
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 and East Limington. Straight-line distance: 28.72 mi (46.22 km).

Wells

#1 Wells

Town in York County, Maine, United States

Population10,819
Coordinates43.3220300, -70.5808900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Limington

East Limington is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7339700, -70.6578400
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells (-70.58089, 43.32203)
End: East Limington (-70.65784, 43.73397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wells and East Limington. The current time is 08:03:41.

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.