How far is Wells, ME from Tatnic, ME?

The driving distance from Wells, ME to Tatnic, ME is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.92 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.05 mi
9.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.05 mi
Kilometers
9.73 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.92 mi
Kilometers
12.74 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tatnic
Fri, Nov 6, 1:21 PM EST
Return by in Wells
Fri, Nov 6, 1:39 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells
2026-11-06T13:04
Arrive Tatnic
Fri, Nov 6, 1:21 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wells
10:00 PM EST
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
Wells Beach Station
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From Wells
3.9 mi
00h 08m
To Tatnic
4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wells Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Overnight
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Tatnic.

  1. 1

    Start on Post Road

    29 m · 9 sec · Post Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sanford Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Berwick Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Berwick Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Littlefield Road

    573 ft · 14 sec · Littlefield Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cheney Woods Road

    2.2 mi · 7 min · Cheney Woods Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tatnic Road

    2756 ft · 1 min · Tatnic Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Tufts Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Tufts Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tufts Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Berwick Road
2.91 mi · 37%
Cheney Woods Road
2.18 mi · 28%
Sanford Road
2.16 mi · 27%
Tatnic Road
0.52 mi · 7%
Littlefield Road
0.11 mi · 1%
Post Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

North Berwick Road

Turn left onto North Berwick Road

2.91 mi · 00h 04m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Beach Station
00h 08m from Wells
Leave By
7:54 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wells and Patchy Fog near Tatnic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wells to Tatnic?

The road trip is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Wells Beach Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Wells and 4 miles from Tatnic.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wells and Patchy Fog near Tatnic.

Stop Ideas Near Wells Beach Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wells Beach Station, 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 Wells Beach Station.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

1 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

27 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Tatnic. Straight-line distance: 6.05 mi (9.73 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 Tatnic

Tatnic is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.2770300, -70.6839400
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells (-70.58089, 43.32203)
End: Tatnic (-70.68394, 43.27703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.18
Round trip
$2.37
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $1.18 $2.37
Mid-grade $4.80 $1.34 $2.69
Premium $5.28 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $6.39 $1.79 $3.58

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Wells and Tatnic. The current time is 13:04:17.

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.