Origin
Wells, ME
Late night in Wells on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Wells, ME to Tatnic, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Wells to Tatnic is 7.9 miles and takes about 17 minutes via North Berwick Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a local, turn-heavy route, meaning you'll be navigating residential streets and country roads rather than major highways. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand, a short scenic detour, or as a segment of a larger journey, offering a straightforward local connection without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Berwick Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Cheney Woods Road | 2.2 mi | 6m |
| Sanford Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Tatnic Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Littlefield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tufts Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Berwick Road
— 2.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells, ME and Tatnic, ME.
1
Start on US 1
95 ft
·
9 sec
·
Post Road
2
Turn left onto ME 109; ME 9
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sanford Road
3
Turn left onto North Berwick Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Berwick Road
4
Turn left onto ME 9B
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Littlefield Road
5
Turn right onto Cheney Woods Road
2.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Cheney Woods Road
6
Turn left onto Tatnic Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tatnic Road
7
Turn right onto Tufts Road
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tufts Road
8
Arrive at destination
Tufts Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Turn left onto ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
North Berwick Road
Turn left onto North Berwick Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
ME 9B / Littlefield Road
Turn left onto ME 9B / Littlefield Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Cheney Woods Road
Turn right onto Cheney Woods Road
Navigation decision point
3
7.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Tatnic Road
Turn left onto Tatnic Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Tatnic, ME
Late night in Tatnic on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
17m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway travel involved (0% highway share). You'll be frequently making turns as you navigate through local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles along North Berwick Road. Expect a driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road, as opposed to a monotonous interstate journey. The roads will likely feel more like country lanes or residential streets, requiring your attention for each maneuver.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on North Berwick Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (North Berwick Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (ME 9B / Littlefield Road): Navigation decision point.
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 17m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on North Berwick Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (North Berwick Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (ME 9B / Littlefield Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tatnic, 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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