Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wells Beach Station, ME
Sophia Nel
Saco, ME
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The drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Saco, ME covers 17.1 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Alfred Street, Sanford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 23m highway drive covering 17.1 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.6 miles on Maine Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Saco, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Arundel along the way.
Arundel
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| Alfred Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Sanford Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Depot Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wells Beach Station, ME and Saco, ME.
Start on Depot Road
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto ME 111
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111
Turn right
Turn slight right onto ME 111
Turn right onto ME 9; US 1 Alternate
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Wells Beach Station on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Saco on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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