Wells, ME Road Trips
Drivers starting from Wells, ME have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 73 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Wells, ME spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
171.4 mi
Ellsworth, ME
Quickest Drive
17m
Tatnic, ME
Plan Around Wells, ME
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Wells, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Wells, ME
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Wells, ME
Driving from Wells, ME
Expect an average of 73 miles and about 1h 34m behind the wheel when leaving Wells, ME. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 171 miles (3h 27m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Wells, ME most often head toward Ellsworth, ME (171.4 mi, 3h 27m), East Limington, ME (38.2 mi, 59m), and Tatnic, ME (7.9 mi, 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 73-mile drive from Wells, ME, expect to burn about 2.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Wells, ME and 2 routes heading into Wells, ME, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 171 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wells, ME covers 171 miles and takes approximately 3h 27m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Wells, ME runs about 73 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wells, ME include Ellsworth, ME, East Limington, ME and Tatnic, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Traveler Guide to Wells, ME
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.
1 Wells Reserve at Laudholm (Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve), 342 Laudholm Farm Rd (off Rt. 1), ☏ +1 207 646-1555, +1 207 646-4521. Visitors Center, interpretive exhibits, and seven miles of spectacular marsh walkways and trails along marshes, fields, wetlands, and one of the last undeveloped sandy beaches in southern Maine. Visitor Center and Maine Coastal Ecology Center Hours: mid Jan - mid Dec: M-F 10AM-4PM; Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day: M-F, 10AM-4PM; Sa 10AM-4PM; Su noon-4PM. Mid Dec-mid Jan: closed except by appointment. Trails: year-round 7AM-dusk.
World Within Sea Kayaking, 746 Ocean Av, ☏ +1 207 646-0455. Wonder Mountain Golf Course, 270 Post Rd, ☏ +1 207 646-9655. It features two courses with different difficulty levels, Nautical Nightmare and Mountain Mania, as well as a large indoor arcade. Every day, the woman and man with the best, lowest, scores win a prize. Wells Beach Mini-Golf, ☏ +1 207 646-7570. Sea Vu Mini-Golf, ☏ +1 207 646-7732.
1 Fisherman's Catch, 134 Wells Harbour Rd, ☏ +1 207 646-8780. May-Oct: 11:30AM-9PM. Family-owned and run, reasonably priced fresh seafood restaurant. Diners eat on long, indoor picnic tables. Usually a lengthy wait for dinner so it is a good idea to make reservations. 2 Mike's Clam Shack, 1150 Post Rd, ☏ +1 207 646-5999. 3 Bull N' Claw Restaurant, 2270 Post Rd, ☏ +1 207 646-8467. Open 11AM–9PM. They have an all you can eat buffet and free internet service
1 Misty Harbor Resort Motel, 60 Mile Rd, ☏ +1 207 646-8373, toll-free: +1-800-992-5002, fax: +1 207 641-2879. All-suite resort hotel. 1- & 2-bedroom resort suites with full kitchen, dining area. Indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, exercise room and more. Free WiFi. Year round. 2 Sea Mist Resort Motel, 733 Post Rd, ☏ +1 207 646-6044, toll-free: +1-800-992-5002, fax: +1 207 646-2199. Offers rooms with kitchenettes and 1-bedroom suites. Indoor Pool and Hot Tub. Sun deck. Free WiFi. 3 Village by the Sea, 1373 Post Rd, ☏ +1 207 646-1100, toll-free: +1-800-444-8862. Condominium resort hotel featuring 1- and 2-bedroom suites with Full Kitchens. Pool, hot tub, fitness center, game room, gas grills. 11 acres near Wells Beach. Free WiFi. 4 Nautical Mile Resort, 1072 Post Road Rd, ☏ +1 207 646-6171. Beach Acres Campground, Eldredge Road, ☏ +1 207 646-5612, fax: +1 207 646-2288.
1 Wells Regional Transportation Center, 696 Sanford Rd (adjacent to interchange between Interstate 95 and Sandford Rd). (updated Mar 2023) Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates train service around the United States of America. (updated Mar 2022) Route stopping at Wells: Downeaster operating five or six trains in each direction daily between Brunswick and Boston with stops Freeport, Portland, Old Orchard Beach (seasonal), Saco, Wells, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Haverhill, and Woburn. Greyhound buses serves the city.
Travel tips adapted from Wells (Maine) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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