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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.31 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.66 mi
26.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.66 mi
Kilometers
26.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.31 mi
Kilometers
29.46 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bailey Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Sidney
Wed, Apr 15, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-04-15T22:48
Arrive Bailey Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
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 Sidney
9.1 mi
00h 15m
To Bailey Corner
9.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Sidney and Bailey Corner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thayer Road

    90 m · 15 sec · Thayer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West River Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · West River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Augusta Bypass

    1.6 km · 2 min · Augusta Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Riverside Drive

    1 km · 59 sec · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cony Circle

    76 m · 4 sec · Stone Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Stone Street

    2653 ft · 1 min · Stone Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hospital Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hospital Street

  10. 10

    Continue on River Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Water Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Wiscasset Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kelley Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Kelley Road

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West River Road
5.25 mi · 29%
River Road
3.59 mi · 20%
Wiscasset Road
3.2 mi · 18%
Water Street
2.24 mi · 12%
Hospital Street
1.16 mi · 6%
Augusta Bypass
1.05 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
00h 15m from Sidney
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Sidney and Bailey Corner. Straight-line distance: 16.66 mi (26.81 km).

Sidney

#1 Sidney

Town in Maine, United States

Population4,543
Coordinates44.4131200, -69.7289300
Altitude52
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: Sidney (-69.72893, 44.41312)
End: Bailey Corner (-69.74449, 44.17229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sidney and Bailey Corner. The current time is 22:48:33.

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.