How far is Bailey Corner, ME from Gardiner, ME?
The driving distance from Bailey Corner, ME to Gardiner, ME is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bailey Corner and Gardiner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bailey Corner and Gardiner.
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Start on Kelley Road
14 m · 3 sec · Kelley Road
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Turn right onto Wiscasset Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Wiscasset Road
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Continue on Water Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2507 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
76 m · 9 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Arcade Street
12 m · 2 sec · Arcade Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arcade Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bailey Corner and Gardiner.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Wiscasset Road
Turn right onto Wiscasset Road
3.2 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bailey Corner and Isolated Rain Showers near Gardiner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bailey Corner to Gardiner?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pittston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Bailey Corner and 2.5 miles from Gardiner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bailey Corner and Isolated Rain Showers near Gardiner.
Stop Ideas Near Pittston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bailey Corner and Gardiner. Straight-line distance: 4.28 mi (6.88 km).
#1 Bailey Corner
Bailey Corner is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1722900, -69.7444900 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardiner
City in Maine
| Population | 5,685 |
| Coordinates | 44.2300700, -69.7753200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-69.775258, 44.230069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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