Origin
Bailey Corner, ME
Night in Bailey Corner on Wednesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bailey Corner, ME to Augusta, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bailey Corner, ME
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Augusta, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bailey Corner, ME to Augusta, ME covers 10.6 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Water Street, Wiscasset Road, Maine Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on Water Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.3 miles from Bailey Corner, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 10.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Water Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 27 / Wiscasset Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 27 / Wiscasset Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (US 201; ME 27 / Maine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Turn right onto ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
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~7m in
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ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 201; ME 27 / Maine Avenue
Turn right onto US 201; ME 27 / Maine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100 / Memorial Circle
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100 / Memorial Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Wiscasset Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Maine Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kelley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bailey Corner, ME and Augusta, ME.
1
Start on Kelley Road
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kelley Road
2
Turn right onto ME 27
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Wiscasset Road
3
Continue on ME 27
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
4
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 201; ME 27
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 201; ME 27
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Water Street
7
Continue on US 201; ME 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 27; ME 100
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
Memorial Circle
9
Arrive at destination
US 201; ME 27
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.3 miles from Bailey Corner, ME, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 10.6 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.3 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bailey Corner, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bailey Corner, ME
This is one driving day of about 10.6 miles and 16m.
At 10.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Water Street for about 3.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.3 mi from Bailey Corner, ME · 8m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.3 miles from Bailey Corner, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Augusta, 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
$1.71 one way
$3.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Night in Augusta on Wednesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 Bailey Corner, ME to Augusta, ME covers 10.6 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Water Street, Wiscasset Road, Maine Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Bailey Corner, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.71 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 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 27 / Wiscasset Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (US 201; ME 27 / Maine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bailey Corner, ME to Augusta, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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