How far is West Scarborough, ME from Wells Beach Station, ME?
The driving distance from West Scarborough, ME to Wells Beach Station, ME is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Halfway Point
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City in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Scarborough and Wells Beach Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough and Wells Beach Station.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Route 1
1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Continue on Portland Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Portland Road
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Turn right onto Flag Pond Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Flag Pond Road
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Turn left onto Jenkins Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Jenkins Road
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Turn left onto Buxton Road
1041 ft · 25 sec · Buxton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
2163 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
15.1 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
2472 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Sanford Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sanford Road
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Turn left onto Depot Road
1147 ft · 39 sec · Depot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Scarborough and Wells Beach Station.
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
15.1 mi · 00h 16m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells Beach Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Scarborough to Wells Beach Station?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from West Scarborough and 12.7 miles from Wells Beach Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Scarborough and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells Beach Station.
Stop Ideas Near Biddeford
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 Biddeford.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Scarborough and Wells Beach Station. Straight-line distance: 19.85 mi (31.95 km).
#1 West Scarborough
City in United States of America
| Population | 27,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.5703600, -70.3878300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wells Beach Station
City in York County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 10,162 |
| Coordinates | 43.3239700, -70.5914400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Depot Road (-70.591459, 43.324005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
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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