How far is Bakersfield, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Bakersfield, VT to Colchester, VT is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
35.39 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.62 mi
38.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.62 mi
Kilometers
38.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.39 mi
Kilometers
56.96 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Bakersfield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bakersfield
2026-04-18T09:20
Arrive Colchester
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bakersfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Albans
VT

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

From Bakersfield
17.7 mi
00h 22m
To Colchester
17.7 mi
00h 22m

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
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Colchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Colchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairfield Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Vermont Route 36

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 36

  3. 3

    Continue on Fairfield Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 89

    81 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester

    1156 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    1666 ft · 36 sec · U.S. Route 2

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
15.8 mi · 45%
Vermont Route 36
9.85 mi · 28%
Roosevelt Highway
2.9 mi · 8%
Fairfield Road
2.52 mi · 7%
Fairfield Hill Road
2.21 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

15.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Albans
00h 22m from Bakersfield
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Partly Sunny near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Colchester?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Saint Albans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Bakersfield and 17.7 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bakersfield and Partly Sunny near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

31 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Rouses Point station

31 mi away
Delaware and Pratt Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

35 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 23.62 mi (38.02 km).

Bakersfield

#1 Bakersfield

Town in Franklin County, Vermont

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

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairfield Road (-72.802911, 44.781991)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.86 $6.07 $12.15
Diesel $6.00 $7.50 $14.99

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 Colchester. The current time is 09:20:54.

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.