How far is Bakersfield, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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 Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Montpelier.
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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
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
2969 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Montpelier.
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.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
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 Partly Sunny near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Stowe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Bakersfield and 34.9 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bakersfield and Partly Sunny near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Stowe
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 Stowe.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 37.76 mi (60.77 km).
#1 Bakersfield
Town in Franklin County, Vermont
| Population | 1,336 |
| Coordinates | 44.7819900, -72.8029100 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 44.2600600, -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.40 | $18.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
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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