How far is Bakersfield, VT from Brattleboro, VT?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Brattleboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Brattleboro.
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Start on Fairfield Road
112 m · 10 sec · Fairfield Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 108 South
3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 108 South
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Continue on Bakersfield Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 108 North
4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1558 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Mill Street
2912 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 108 South
8.3 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 108 South
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Continue on Mountain Road
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Luce Hill Road
22 m · 4 sec · Luce Hill Road
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Continue on Luce Hill Road
2864 ft · 1 min · Luce Hill Road
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Turn left onto Barrows Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrows Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moscow Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Moscow Road
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Turn right onto Waterbury Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
1831 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
2705 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on High Street
2292 ft · 1 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street
16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Brattleboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Mostly Cloudy near Brattleboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Brattleboro?
The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Bakersfield and 91.6 miles from Brattleboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Cloudy near Brattleboro.
Stop Ideas Near Royalton
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 Royalton.
Randolph station
White River Junction
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 133.98 mi (215.62 km).
#1 Bakersfield
Town in Franklin County, Vermont
| Population | 1,336 |
| Coordinates | 44.7819900, -72.8029100 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brattleboro
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 11,257 |
| Coordinates | 42.8509200, -72.5578700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.10 | $48.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.68 | $59.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $36.64 | $73.28 |
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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