Origin
Bailey Corner, ME
Night in Bailey Corner on Wednesday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
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
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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Waterville, ME
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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 .
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Navigation decision point
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
Turn left onto ME 3 / Augusta Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
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
Oakland
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Bailey Corner, ME and Waterville, ME.
Start on Kelley Road
Turn right onto ME 27
Continue on ME 27
Continue on ME 9
Continue on ME 9
Continue on ME 9; ME 17
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
Continue on US 201; ME 100
Turn left onto ME 3
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 137
Continue on ME 11; ME 104; ME 137 Business
Turn slight left onto ME 11; ME 104
Turn right onto Post Office Square
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
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
A short stop after about 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Bailey Corner, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.92 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Bailey Corner on Wednesday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Waterville on Wednesday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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