Distance between Houlton ME and Wells ME

The distance from Houlton to Wells is 278 miles by road including 276 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 4 hours and 19 minutes and goes through Bangor, Waterville, Augusta and Portland.

There are tolls on the route.
Shortest distance by air 236 mi ✈️
Car route length 278.4 mi 🚗
Driving time 4 h 19 min
Fuel amount 9.5 gal
Fuel cost 36.8 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Houlton 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 1 I 95 116 mi, 1 h 52 min
Bangor 116 mi 1:52 1 h 52 min 3.7 gal
I 95 63 mi, 56 min
Waterville 180 mi 2:48 2 h 48 min 5.8 gal
I 95 12 mi, 11 min
Augusta 192 mi 2:59 2 h 59 min 6.4 gal
I 95 I 295 49 mi, 43 min
Falmouth 241 mi 3:43 3 h 43 min 8.1 gal
I 295 6 mi, 05 min
Portland 247 mi 3:49 3 h 49 min 8.3 gal
I 295 3 mi, 03 min
South Portland 250 mi 3:52 3 h 52 min 8.5 gal
I 295 9 mi, 08 min
Saco 258 mi 4:00 4 h 00 min 8.6 gal
I 95 7 mi, 06 min
Biddeford 266 mi 4:07 4 h 07 min 9.0 gal
I 95 12 mi, 11 min
Wells 278 mi 4:19 4 h 19 min 9.4 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Houlton 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 1 I 95 7 mi, 07 min
Ludlow 7 mi 0:07 07 min 0.1 gal
I 95 27 mi, 28 min
Sherman 34 mi 0:36 36 min 0.9 gal
I 95 32 mi, 30 min
Medway 65 mi 1:06 1 h 06 min 1.9 gal
I 95 52 mi, 45 min
Bangor 116 mi 1:52 1 h 52 min 3.7 gal
I 95 19 mi, 17 min
Etna Center 135 mi 2:09 2 h 09 min 4.3 gal
I 95 10 mi, 08 min
Newport 145 mi 2:17 2 h 17 min 4.9 gal
I 95 34 mi, 30 min
Waterville 180 mi 2:48 2 h 48 min 5.8 gal
I 95 12 mi, 11 min
Augusta 192 mi 2:59 2 h 59 min 6.4 gal
I 95 I 295 36 mi, 32 min
Freeport 228 mi 3:31 3 h 31 min 7.7 gal
I 295 5 mi, 04 min
Todds Corners 233 mi 3:35 3 h 35 min 7.9 gal
I 295 3 mi, 02 min
Yarmouth 236 mi 3:38 3 h 38 min 8.0 gal
I 295 5 mi, 04 min
Falmouth 241 mi 3:43 3 h 43 min 8.1 gal
I 295 6 mi, 05 min
Portland 247 mi 3:48 3 h 48 min 8.3 gal
I 295 3 mi, 03 min
South Portland 250 mi 3:52 3 h 52 min 8.5 gal
I 295 9 mi, 08 min
Saco 258 mi 4:00 4 h 00 min 8.6 gal
I 95 7 mi, 06 min
Biddeford 266 mi 4:07 4 h 07 min 9.0 gal
I 95 7 mi, 05 min
Kennebunk 273 mi 4:13 4 h 13 min 9.1 gal
I 95 6 mi, 05 min
Wells 278 mi 4:19 4 h 19 min 9.4 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Houlton to Wells?

Fuel cost: 36.8 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 278.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.88 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Houlton to Wells?

Driving time: 4 h 19 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 208 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 3 h 3 min
  • 12 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 11 min
  • 18 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 17 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 5 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 2 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 3 min
  • 29 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 34 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Houlton to Wells by land?

The distance between Houlton and Wells is 278.4 mi by road including 275.9 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Houlton and Wells respectively.

How far is Houlton to Wells by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Houlton and Wells is 236.1 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Houlton and Wells respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Houlton from Wells by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 28 min to cover the distance of 236 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 43 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Houlton to Wells?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 35 min to cover the distance of 236 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 48 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Houlton and Wells?

The halfway point between Houlton and Wells is Etna Center. It is located about 4 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Etna Center to Houlton is 135 mi and driving will take about 2 h 9 min. The road between Etna Center and Wells has length 143 mi and will take approximately 2 h 10 min.

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Where is Houlton in relation to Wells?

Houlton is located 236 mi north-east of Wells.

Houlton has geographic coordinates: latitude 46.12513, longitude -67.84079.

Wells has geographic coordinates: latitude 43.32218, longitude -70.58098.

Which highway goes from Houlton to Wells?

The route from Houlton to Wells follows I 95.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 295: 53 mi
  • US 1: 5 mi
  • ME 15: 2 mi
  • ME 9: 2 mi
  • ME 109: 1 mi
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