Origin
Wells Beach Station, ME
Afternoon in Wells Beach Station on Thursday
Local time
1:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wells Beach Station, ME to Augusta, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
86.8 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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
Augusta, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Augusta, ME covers 86.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sanford Road, Maine Turnpike, Downtown Portland for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 86.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 86.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sanford Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Augusta, ME is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Augusta, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Road | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| Downtown Portland | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
| Western Avenue | — | — |
| Armory Street | — | — |
| Capitol Street | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sanford Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells Beach Station, ME and Augusta, ME.
1
Start on Depot Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Depot Road
2
Turn right onto Sanford Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sanford Road
3
Take the ramp right
272 ft
·
7 sec
4
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Downtown Portland
7
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta, Winthrop
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta, Winthrop
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta
10
Turn straight onto Western Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
11
Turn right onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Armory Street
12
Continue on Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
13
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
14
Enter the roundabout toward Memorial Circle
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
Memorial Circle
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.4 mi from Wells Beach Station, ME · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Wells Beach Station, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, ME
The final approach into Augusta, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.97 one way
$27.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $15.37 | $30.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.62 | $33.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Augusta, ME
Afternoon in Augusta on Thursday
Local time
1:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Yarmouth, ME
43 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Augusta, ME covers 86.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sanford Road, Maine Turnpike, Downtown Portland. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.4 miles from Wells Beach Station, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Augusta, ME is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Augusta, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wells Beach Station, ME to Augusta, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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