How far is Sidney, ME from Bailey Corner, ME?
The driving distance from Sidney, ME to Bailey Corner, ME is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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.
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sidney and Bailey Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney and Bailey Corner.
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Start on Thayer Road
90 m · 15 sec · Thayer Road
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Turn right onto West River Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto Augusta Bypass
1.6 km · 2 min · Augusta Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
1 km · 59 sec · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Bangor Street
2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cony Circle
76 m · 4 sec · Stone Street
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Exit the rotary onto Stone Street
2653 ft · 1 min · Stone Street
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Continue on Hospital Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hospital Street
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Continue on River Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Continue on Water Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Water Street
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Continue on Wiscasset Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Wiscasset Road
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Turn left onto Kelley Road
14 m · 2 sec · Kelley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kelley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney and Bailey Corner.
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.
West River Road
Turn right onto West River Road
5.25 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Sidney 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 Sidney to Bailey Corner?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 9.1 miles from Sidney and 9.1 miles from Bailey Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Sidney 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Augusta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Bailey Corner. Straight-line distance: 16.66 mi (26.81 km).
#1 Sidney
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 4,543 |
| Coordinates | 44.4131200, -69.7289300 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bailey Corner
Bailey Corner is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1722900, -69.7444900 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bailey Corner (-69.74449, 44.17229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
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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