Origin
Bailey Corner, ME
Late night in Bailey Corner on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bailey Corner, ME to Oakland, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
Oakland, ME
Griffin Wooldridge
Trip Overview
This 28.4-mile drive from Bailey Corner to Oakland, Maine, is a short hop, taking about 42 minutes to complete. It's perfectly suited as a day trip, with no need to break it up overnight. The route primarily utilizes I-95, River Road, and Wiscasset Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this trip is very budget-friendly. You'll be staying within the Northeast region for this short, straightforward journey through Maine.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 11 mi | 11m |
| River Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Wiscasset Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Water Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Augusta Bypass | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Trafton Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hospital Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Middle Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 11 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bailey Corner, ME and Oakland, 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
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 124
Toward 104
15
At end of road, turn left onto Trafton Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Trafton Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto Middle Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Road
17
Continue on ME 23
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Libby Hill Road
18
Arrive at destination
ME 23
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.7 mi into trip
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~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
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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
5
25 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward 104
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 124
Toward 104
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Trafton Road
At end of road, turn left onto Trafton Road
Navigation decision point
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
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
Late night in Oakland on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
18 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter an 11-mile stretch on I-95, which will likely be your fastest segment. As you transition off the interstate to roads like River Road and Wiscasset Road, expect the pace to slow down. This shift from highway to local roads is characteristic of the route, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 10.7 miles in near US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.4 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 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; at 13.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bailey Corner, ME to Oakland, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast along the way.
Belfast
10.7 mi in
|
~17m
|
via US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 13.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakland, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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