Origin
Bailey Corner, ME
Night in Bailey Corner on Wednesday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bailey Corner, ME to Oakland, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bailey Corner, ME
Eyüpcan Timur
Trip Overview
The drive from Bailey Corner, ME to Oakland, ME covers 28.4 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wiscasset Road, Water Street, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.57 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
14.2 miles from Bailey Corner, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 28.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wiscasset Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
324 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
655 ft
Total Descent
665 ft
Highest Point
324 ft
~26.4 mi in
Elevation Range
316 ft
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bailey Corner, ME to Oakland, ME is easy. At 42m 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 Bailey Corner, ME to Oakland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wiscasset Road | — | — |
| Water Street | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| Hospital Street | — | — |
| Stone Street | — | — |
| Cony Circle | — | — |
| Bangor Street | — | — |
| Riverside Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wiscasset Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bailey Corner, ME and Oakland, ME.
1
Start on Kelley Road
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kelley Road
2
Turn right onto Wiscasset Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Wiscasset Road
3
Continue on Water Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Water Street
4
Continue on River Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
5
Continue on Hospital Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hospital Street
6
Continue on Stone Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Stone Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cony Circle
8
Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bangor Street
9
Continue on Riverside Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
10
Turn left onto Augusta Bypass
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Augusta Bypass
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alfond Roundabout
Alfond Roundabout
12
Exit the rotary
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
13
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward 104
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
104
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Trafton Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Trafton Road
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Middle Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Road
17
Continue on Libby Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Libby Hill Road
18
Arrive at your destination
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 14.2 miles from Bailey Corner, ME, or about 21m into the drive.
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 28 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.2 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 28.4 miles and 42m.
At 28.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.2 mi from Bailey Corner, ME · 21m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.2 miles from Bailey Corner, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakland, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Oakland, 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
$4.57 one way
$9.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Oakland, ME
Night in Oakland on Wednesday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
31 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
42m 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 Oakland, ME covers 28.4 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wiscasset Road, Water Street, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 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 $4.57 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 Bailey Corner, ME to Oakland, ME is easy. At 42m 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 Bailey Corner, ME to Oakland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bailey Corner, ME to Oakland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 8 ft to 324 ft elevation with about 655 ft of total climbing.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·