How far is Wells, ME from Yarmouth, ME?
The driving distance from Wells, ME to Yarmouth, ME is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Yarmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Yarmouth.
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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
24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Yarmouth, Cumberland
1844 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 1
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 1
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells and Yarmouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wells and Mostly Sunny near Yarmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wells to Yarmouth?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Wells and 21.7 miles from Yarmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wells and Mostly Sunny near Yarmouth.
Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough
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 West Scarborough.
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Yarmouth. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.98 km).
#1 Wells
Town in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.3220300, -70.5808900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yarmouth
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 8,602 |
| Coordinates | 43.8006400, -70.1867200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Route 1 (-70.186734, 43.800647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.38 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
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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