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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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.05 mi
02h 59m
Flight
133.98 mi
215.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.98 mi
Kilometers
215.62 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.05 mi
Kilometers
278.49 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bakersfield
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bakersfield
2026-04-18T08:14
Arrive Brattleboro
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bakersfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Royalton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Bakersfield
81.4 mi
01h 29m
To Brattleboro
91.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairfield Road

    112 m · 10 sec · Fairfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 108 South

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  3. 3

    Continue on Bakersfield Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 North

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1558 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Mill Street

    2912 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Mountain Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mountain Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Luce Hill Road

    22 m · 4 sec · Luce Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Luce Hill Road

    2864 ft · 1 min · Luce Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Barrows Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrows Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moscow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Moscow Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Waterbury Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Waterbury Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1831 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 100

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2705 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Brattleboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
63.3 mi · 37%
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 35%
Vermont Route 108 South
11.9 mi · 7%
Mountain Road
6.52 mi · 4%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 108 North
4.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 29m from Bakersfield
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Royalton, 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 Royalton.

RAIL

Randolph station

15 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

26 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

42 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 133.98 mi (215.62 km).

Bakersfield

#1 Bakersfield

Town in Franklin County, Vermont

Population1,336
Coordinates44.7819900, -72.8029100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairfield Road (-72.802911, 44.781991)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.11 L · about $24.10
Round trip
$48.21
12.22 gal · 46.22 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bakersfield and Brattleboro. The current time is 08:14:03.

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.