How far is York Beach, ME from Wells, ME?
The driving distance from York Beach, ME to Wells, ME is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York Beach and Wells.
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Start on Long Beach Avenue
671 ft · 23 sec · Long Beach Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Avenue
1422 ft · 51 sec · Ocean Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Cape Neddick Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Cape Neddick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 1
3.5 mi · 6 min · US Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Post Road
3.7 mi · 8 min · 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 York Beach and Wells.
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.
Post Road
Continue on Post Road
3.69 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving York Beach 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 York Beach to Wells?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 5.7 miles from York Beach and 5.7 miles from Wells.
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 0.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around York Beach and Mostly Sunny near Wells.
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 York Beach and Wells. Straight-line distance: 10.49 mi (16.89 km).
#1 York Beach
Unincorporated community in Maine
| Population | 12,854 |
| Coordinates | 43.1714800, -70.6089400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 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 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
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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