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

The driving distance from Oakland, ME to Bailey Corner, ME is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
28.87 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.45 mi
40.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.45 mi
Kilometers
40.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.87 mi
Kilometers
46.46 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bailey Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-15T22:47
Arrive Bailey Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
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
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Oakland
14.4 mi
00h 21m
To Bailey Corner
14.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Libby Hill Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · Libby Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Middle Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Middle Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Trafton Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Trafton Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 8, ME 11: Augusta, Belgrade

    706 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Water Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Maine Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1146 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Wiscasset Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kelley Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Kelley Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kelley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trafton Road
13.5 mi · 47%
Water Street
3.45 mi · 12%
Wiscasset Road
3.2 mi · 11%
Maine Avenue
2.62 mi · 9%
State Street
1.76 mi · 6%
Civic Center Drive
1.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Trafton Road

Merge slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 13m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
00h 21m from Oakland
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Oakland and Chance Rain Showers near Bailey Corner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Oakland and 14.4 miles from Bailey Corner.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Oakland and Chance Rain Showers near Bailey Corner.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Augusta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Bailey Corner. Straight-line distance: 25.45 mi (40.96 km).

Oakland

#1 Oakland

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

Population6,341
Coordinates44.5403400, -69.7219900
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bailey Corner

Bailey Corner is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.1722900, -69.7444900
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-69.72199, 44.54034)
End: Bailey Corner (-69.74449, 44.17229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.05
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.02 $8.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.55 $9.09
Premium $4.86 $4.96 $9.91
Diesel $6.00 $6.12 $12.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Bailey Corner. The current time is 22:47:38.

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.