Origin
Wells, ME
Afternoon in Wells on Saturday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Wells, ME to East Limington, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
38.2 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wells, ME
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East Limington, ME
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Trip Overview
Wells, ME to East Limington, ME is 38.2 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Maine Turnpike, River Road, and Buxton Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within Maine. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning from turnpike travel to more local roads. It's a short journey that's easy to fit into a busy schedule, making it ideal for a quick excursion or a leg of a larger regional exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed drive, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 14.9-mile stretch on the Maine Turnpike, offering a chance for more consistent speed. Following this, the drive incorporates River Road and Buxton Road, which will likely provide a more varied driving experience with potential for slower speeds and more turns as you approach your destination. The transition from faster highway to local roads is a key characteristic of this trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
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 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
ME 112 / North Street
Turn left onto ME 112 / North Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wells, ME and East Limington, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 North St: Saco and Buxton.
Rt-112 North St: Saco
17.2 mi in
|
~21m
Buxton
17.2 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| River Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Saco Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Long Plains Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 14.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells, ME and East Limington, ME.
1
Start on US 1
95 ft
·
9 sec
·
Post Road
2
Turn left onto ME 109; ME 9
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
3
Take the ramp
271 ft
·
6 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
7
Turn left onto ME 112
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Street
8
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
9
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
10
Continue on River Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
River Road
11
Continue on Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Farm Road
12
Turn left onto Long Plains Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Plains Road
13
Continue on Saco Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Saco Road
14
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
15
Continue on ME 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
16
Turn right
62 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Wells, ME · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Wells, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Limington, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into East Limington, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.15 one way
$12.30 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.77 | $13.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.89
Maine Turnpike
(14.9 mi)
$0.89
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
East Limington, ME
Afternoon in East Limington on Saturday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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.
Road read
59m 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, ME to East Limington, ME covers 38.2 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, River Road, Buxton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 miles from Wells, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.15 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.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wells, ME and East Limington, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 North St: Saco and Buxton.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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