Origin
Waterville, ME
Evening in Waterville on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterville, ME to Bailey Corner, ME
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterville, ME
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Bailey Corner, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waterville, ME to Bailey Corner, ME covers 31.8 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, Water Street, Wiscasset Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.12 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.9 miles from Waterville, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Waterville, ME to Bailey Corner, ME covers 31.8 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 20 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 14.9 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 around 18.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.8 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: at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.3 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
18.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
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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
21.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 201; ME 27 / State Street
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27 / State Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
27.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
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 Waterville, ME to Bailey Corner, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belgrade along the way.
Belgrade
18.1 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Water Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Wiscasset Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Maine Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Kennedy Memorial Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Civic Center Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 14.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville, ME and Bailey Corner, ME.
1
Start on Post Office Square
42 ft
·
7 sec
·
Post Office Square
2
Turn left onto ME 11; ME 104
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
3
Turn slight right onto ME 11; ME 104; ME 137 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
4
Continue on ME 11; ME 104; ME 137
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Kennedy Memorial Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 112
Toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade
8
Keep slight left at fork
327 ft
·
11 sec
9
Turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Civic Center Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
11
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
12
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Street
13
Continue on US 201; ME 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
14
Continue on US 201; ME 27
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Water Street
15
Continue on US 201; ME 27
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Maine Avenue
16
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bridge Street
17
Turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
18
Continue on ME 27
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Wiscasset Road
19
Turn left onto Kelley Road
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kelley Road
20
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 15.9 miles from Waterville, ME, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.9 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 31.8 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.9 miles or 20m 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 Bailey Corner, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Waterville, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Waterville, ME
This is one driving day of about 31.8 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waterville, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 14.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Waterville, ME · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Waterville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bailey Corner, ME
The final approach into Bailey Corner, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bailey Corner, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.63 | $11.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
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: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
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.
Destination
Bailey Corner, ME
Evening in Bailey Corner on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer 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 Waterville, ME to Bailey Corner, ME covers 31.8 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, Water Street, Wiscasset Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Waterville, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.12 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 31.8 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: at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.3 miles (ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Waterville, ME to Bailey Corner, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belgrade along the way.
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