How far is Wells, ME from Standish, ME?
The driving distance from Wells, ME to Standish, ME is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Standish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Standish.
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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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Turn right onto Narragansett Trail
4.8 mi · 6 min · Narragansett Trail
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Continue on Narragansett Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bernard P. Rines Bypass
62 m · 4 sec · Bernard P. Rines Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Bernard P. Rines Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min · Bernard P. Rines Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail
61 m · 4 sec · Ossipee Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
5.9 mi · 9 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn right onto Oak Hill Road
4 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells and Standish.
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.
Sunny leaving Wells and Sunny near Standish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wells to Standish?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 miles from Wells and 19 miles from Standish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wells and Sunny near Standish.
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 Standish. Straight-line distance: 28.63 mi (46.08 km).
#1 Wells
Town in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.3220300, -70.5808900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Standish
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 10,197 |
| Coordinates | 43.7359100, -70.5520000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Standish (-70.552, 43.73591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.42 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
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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