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Yarmouth, ME
Night in Yarmouth on Friday
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9:25 PM
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Trip from Yarmouth, ME to Wells, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yarmouth, ME
Jan van der Wolf
Wells, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Yarmouth, ME to Wells, ME covers 42.8 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, I 295, Sanford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 42.8 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.8 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 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 23.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 295.
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 53m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
16.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
4
42.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 1 / Post Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / Post Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| I 295 | 15.5 mi | 20m |
| Sanford Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Route 1 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 23.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yarmouth, ME and Wells, ME.
1
Start on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
3
Merge onto I 295
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
5
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
7
Turn left onto ME 109; ME 9
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Post Road
9
Arrive at destination
US 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Yarmouth, ME · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Yarmouth, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wells, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wells, 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
$6.89 one way
$13.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.43
Maine Turnpike
(23.8 mi)
$1.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Wells, ME
Night in Wells on Friday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
53m 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 Yarmouth, ME to Wells, ME covers 42.8 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, Sanford Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Yarmouth, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.89 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 53m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Yarmouth, ME to Wells, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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