Origin
Yarmouth, ME
Late night in Yarmouth on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yarmouth, ME to Wells, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yarmouth, ME
Jan van der Wolf
Wells, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Yarmouth, ME to Wells, ME is 42.8 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the state of Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its highway-focused profile and manageable duration, this route is ideal for a quick transition between locations without a significant time commitment. It's a straightforward trip, perfect if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss between your starting and ending points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| I 295 | 15.5 mi | 20m |
| Sanford Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Route 1 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 23.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yarmouth, ME and Wells, ME.
1
Start on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
3
Merge onto I 295
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
5
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
7
Turn left onto ME 109; ME 9
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Post Road
9
Arrive at destination
US 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Yarmouth, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 42.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
16.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
4
42.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 1 / Post Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / Post Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.43
Maine Turnpike
(23.8 mi)
$1.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Wells, ME
Late night in Wells on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
53m 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 heavily oriented towards highway driving, with 94% of the journey on major roads like the Maine Turnpike and I-295. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.8 miles on the Maine Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. The profile is predominantly highway, meaning you can expect smooth sailing for most of the 42.8 miles. While Sanford Road offers a brief change of scenery, the overall character is that of a fast, efficient transit between destinations.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 295.
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 53m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Starting in Yarmouth, ME
Full guide →Founded 1636
Yarmouth is a town of 9,000 people (2020) just north of Portland in Maine.
Top landmarks
- • Grand Trunk Railroad Station — railway station in Yarmouth, the United States of America
- • North Yarmouth Academy — college preparatory academy in Maine
Arriving 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 53m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.43 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 1.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wells, 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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