How far is Wells, ME from York Beach, ME?
The driving distance from Wells, ME to York Beach, ME is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and York Beach.
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Start on Post Road
3.7 mi · 8 min · Post Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Route 1
4.4 mi · 8 min · US Route 1
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Turn left onto Short Sands Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Short Sands Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1151 ft · 21 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Long Beach Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells and York Beach.
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.
US Route 1
Continue on US Route 1
4.44 mi · 00h 08m
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 Partly Cloudy near York Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wells to York Beach?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Ogunquit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Wells and 5.9 miles from York Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wells and Partly Cloudy near York Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Ogunquit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ogunquit.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wells and York Beach. Straight-line distance: 10.49 mi (16.89 km).
#1 Wells
Town in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.3220300, -70.5808900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 York Beach
Unincorporated community in Maine
| Population | 12,854 |
| Coordinates | 43.1714800, -70.6089400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Street (-70.608928, 43.171491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
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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