How far is Yarmouth, ME from Wells, ME?
The driving distance from Yarmouth, ME to Wells, ME is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yarmouth and Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yarmouth and Wells.
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Start on Route 1
1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Take the ramp slight right
2327 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
23.8 mi · 25 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
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Post Road
29 m · 2 sec · Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yarmouth and Wells.
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
23.8 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yarmouth and Mostly Sunny near Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yarmouth to Wells?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 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?
West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Yarmouth and 21.4 miles from Wells.
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 4.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yarmouth and Mostly Sunny near Wells.
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 Yarmouth and Wells. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.98 km).
#1 Yarmouth
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 8,602 |
| Coordinates | 43.8006400, -70.1867200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wells
Town in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.3220300, -70.5808900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-70.58089, 43.32203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
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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