How far is Bailey Corner, ME from Waterville, ME?

The driving distance from Bailey Corner, ME to Waterville, ME is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.44 mi
00h 40m
Flight
26.82 mi
43.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.82 mi
Kilometers
43.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.44 mi
Kilometers
47.38 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 PM EDT
Return by in Bailey Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bailey Corner
2026-04-15T19:47
Arrive Waterville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bailey Corner
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Bailey Corner
15.4 mi
00h 20m
To Waterville
14 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bailey Corner and Waterville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bailey Corner and Waterville.

  1. 1

    Start on Kelley Road

    14 m · 3 sec · Kelley Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wiscasset Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Wiscasset Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Water Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hospital Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hospital Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Stone Street

    2649 ft · 1 min · Stone Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    28 m · 2 sec · Bangor Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street

    2928 ft · 54 sec · Bangor Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Augusta Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alfond Roundabout

    0 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland

    897 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Silver Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Silver Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Elm Street

    2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Post Office Square

    13 m · 2 sec · Post Office Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bailey Corner and Waterville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alfond Roundabout
14.2 mi · 48%
River Road
3.59 mi · 12%
Wiscasset Road
3.2 mi · 11%
Water Street
2.24 mi · 8%
Augusta Bypass
1.76 mi · 6%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Alfond Roundabout

Merge slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
00h 20m from Bailey Corner
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bailey Corner and Mostly Cloudy near Waterville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bailey Corner to Waterville?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Bailey Corner and 14 miles from Waterville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bailey Corner and Mostly Cloudy near Waterville.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bailey Corner and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 26.82 mi (43.16 km).

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#1 Bailey Corner

Bailey Corner is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.1722900, -69.7444900
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Waterville

#2 Waterville

City in Maine, United States

Population16,579
Coordinates44.5520100, -69.6317100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 27 (-69.74447, 44.172292)
End: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.86 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $6.00 $6.24 $12.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bailey Corner and Waterville. The current time is 19:47:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.