Origin
Wells, ME
Late night in Wells on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Wells, ME to East Limington, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
38.2 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wells, ME
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East Limington, ME
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Trip Overview
Wells, ME to East Limington, ME is 38.2 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Maine Turnpike, River Road, and Buxton Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within Maine. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning from turnpike travel to more local roads. It's a short journey that's easy to fit into a busy schedule, making it ideal for a quick excursion or a leg of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| River Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Saco Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Long Plains Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 14.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells, ME and East Limington, ME.
1
Start on US 1
95 ft
·
9 sec
·
Post Road
2
Turn left onto ME 109; ME 9
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
3
Take the ramp
271 ft
·
6 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
7
Turn left onto ME 112
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Street
8
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
9
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
10
Continue on River Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
River Road
11
Continue on Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Farm Road
12
Turn left onto Long Plains Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Plains Road
13
Continue on Saco Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Saco Road
14
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
15
Continue on ME 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
16
Turn right
62 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Wells, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
ME 112 / North Street
Turn left onto ME 112 / North Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.15 one way
$12.30 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.77 | $13.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.89
Maine Turnpike
(14.9 mi)
$0.89
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Limington, ME
Late night in East Limington on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 14.9-mile stretch on the Maine Turnpike, offering a chance for more consistent speed. Following this, the drive incorporates River Road and Buxton Road, which will likely provide a more varied driving experience with potential for slower speeds and more turns as you approach your destination. The transition from faster highway to local roads is a key characteristic of this trip.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wells, ME and East Limington, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 North St: Saco and Buxton.
Rt-112 North St: Saco
17.2 mi in
|
~21m
Buxton
17.2 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
Starting in Wells, ME
Full guide →Wells is a seacoast town in Maine with about 10,500 permanent residents. Founded in 1643, it is the third-oldest town in Maine. Wells Beach is a popular summer destination.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.89 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Limington, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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