Origin
Oakland, ME
Late night in Oakland on Thursday
Local time
1:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, ME to Bailey Corner, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 49m
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 Oakland, ME to Bailey Corner, ME covers 28.9 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 I 95, Water Street, Wiscasset Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.65 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
14.4 miles from Oakland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Oakland, ME to Bailey Corner, ME covers 28.9 miles and takes about 42m, 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 11.9 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Exit 124
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 112
Toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Civic Center Drive
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Civic Center Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 201; ME 27 / State Street
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27 / State Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oakland, ME to Bailey Corner, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belgrade along the way.
Belgrade
15.1 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| Water Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Wiscasset Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Maine Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Trafton Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Civic Center Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 11.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, ME and Bailey Corner, ME.
1
Start on ME 23
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Libby Hill Road
2
Continue on Middle Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Road
3
Turn left onto Trafton Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Trafton Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 124
5
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 112
Toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade
7
Keep slight left at fork
327 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Civic Center Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
10
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Street
12
Continue on US 201; ME 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
13
Continue on US 201; ME 27
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Water Street
14
Continue on US 201; ME 27
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Maine Avenue
15
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bridge Street
16
Turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
17
Continue on ME 27
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Wiscasset Road
18
Turn left onto Kelley Road
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kelley Road
19
Arrive at destination
Kelley Road
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 14.4 miles from Oakland, ME, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.9 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 28.9 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.4 miles or 19m 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 Bailey Corner, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Oakland, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oakland, ME
This is one driving day of about 28.9 miles and 42m.
At 28.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 11.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.4 mi from Oakland, ME · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Oakland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bailey Corner, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bailey Corner, 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
$4.65 one way
$9.30 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
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: 10.1 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 | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
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
Bailey Corner, ME
Late night in Bailey Corner on Thursday
Local time
1:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
21 degrees warmer 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 Oakland, ME to Bailey Corner, ME covers 28.9 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Water Street, Wiscasset Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Oakland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.65 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 28.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Oakland, ME to Bailey Corner, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belgrade along the way.
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