Origin
Wells Beach Station, ME
Evening in Wells Beach Station on Thursday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wells Beach Station, ME to Saco, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 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
Saco, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Saco, ME covers 20 miles and takes about 22m 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, ME 111 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 22m drive with frequent turns across 20 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 Saco, ME is easy. At 22m 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 Saco, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Road | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| ME 111 | — | — |
| Alfred Street | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| Main 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 Saco, 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
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
ME 111: Biddeford, Arundel
7
Turn left onto Alfred Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Alfred Street
8
Turn left onto Elm Street
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
9
Turn right
226 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn slight right onto Alfred Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
11
Turn right onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Saco, ME
Evening in Saco on Thursday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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.
Temperature spread
15 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
22m 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 Saco, ME covers 20 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sanford Road, Maine Turnpike, ME 111. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 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 $3.22 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 Saco, ME is easy. At 22m 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 Saco, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wells Beach Station, ME to Saco, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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