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Trip from Bailey Corner, ME to Waterville, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

44m

Distance

30.8 mi

50 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bailey Corner, ME, ME

Bailey Corner, ME

Eyüpcan Timur

city in Maine, United States

Waterville, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bailey Corner, ME to Waterville, ME covers 30.8 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, River Road, Wiscasset Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.96 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

15.4 miles from Bailey Corner, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Bailey Corner, ME to Waterville, ME covers 30.8 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 27 / Wiscasset Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 27 / Wiscasset Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (ME 3 / Augusta Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 27 / Wiscasset Road

Turn right onto ME 27 / Wiscasset Road

Navigation decision point

6
10.7 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street

Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street toward US 201 North, ME 100 North, US 202 East, ME 9 East: Waterville, Belfast

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 201 North, ME 100 North, US 202 East,...
4
11.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | ME 3 / Augusta Bypass

Turn left onto ME 3 / Augusta Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
13.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
27.9 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 127 Toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bailey Corner, ME and Waterville, ME, road signs point toward Belfast and Oakland.

Belfast

10.7 mi in | ~17m | via US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100

Oakland

27.9 mi in | ~37m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 13.9 mi 14m
River Road 3.6 mi 5m
Wiscasset Road 3.2 mi 4m
Water Street 2.2 mi 4m
Augusta Bypass 1.8 mi 2m
Kennedy Memorial Drive 1.6 mi 3m
Hospital Street 1.2 mi 1m
Silver Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 13.9 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bailey Corner, ME and Waterville, 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

2.2 mi · 4 min · Water Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Continue on ME 9

3.6 mi · 5 min · River Road
5

Continue on ME 9

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hospital Street
6

Continue on ME 9; ME 17

0.5 mi · 1 min · Stone Street
7

Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100

91 ft · 1 sec · Bangor Street
Toward US 201 North, ME 100 North, US 202 East, ME 9 East: Waterville, Belfast
8

Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Bangor Street
Toward US 201 North, ME 100 North, US 202 East, ME 9 East: Waterville, Belfast
9

Continue on US 201; ME 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto ME 3

1.8 mi · 2 min · Augusta Bypass
Use the left lane.
11

Enter roundabout

1 ft · 0 sec
12

Continue

0.3 mi · 41 sec
13

Merge onto I 95

14 mi · 14 min · I 95
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 127 Toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland
15

Turn right onto ME 11; ME 137

1.6 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
16

Continue on ME 11; ME 104; ME 137 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Silver Street
17

Turn slight left onto ME 11; ME 104

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
18

Turn right onto Post Office Square

42 ft · 1 sec · Post Office Square
19

Arrive at destination

Post Office Square

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 15.4 miles from Bailey Corner, ME, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 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 30.8 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 15.4 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waterville, 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 30.8 miles and 44m.

At 30.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 13.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.4 mi from Bailey Corner, ME · 24m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Winslow, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sidney, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Bailey Corner, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Waterville, ME

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Waterville, 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

$4.96 one way

$9.92 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $5.46 $10.91
premium $4.86 $5.90 $11.80
diesel $5.61 $6.80 $13.60

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: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.2 0 $3.23 $1.48
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.23
EV Truck/SUV 12.3 0 $4.31 $1.97

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Bailey Corner, ME

Night in Bailey Corner on Wednesday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waterville, ME

Night in Waterville on Wednesday

Local time

9:14 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

44m 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 Waterville, ME covers 30.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, River Road, Wiscasset Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 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 $4.96 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 27 / Wiscasset Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (ME 3 / Augusta Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bailey Corner, ME and Waterville, ME, road signs point toward Belfast and Oakland.

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