How far is Bakersfield, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Bakersfield, VT to Springfield, VT is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.31 mi
02h 59m
Flight
103.73 mi
166.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.73 mi
Kilometers
166.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.31 mi
Kilometers
212.94 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 Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Bakersfield
Wed, Apr 15, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bakersfield
2026-04-15T02:43
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 5:42 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
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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

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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Bakersfield
66.2 mi
01h 29m
To Springfield
66.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.8 mi · 32 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield

    1270 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
63.3 mi · 48%
I 91 South
28 mi · 21%
Vermont Route 108 South
11.9 mi · 9%
Mountain Road
6.52 mi · 5%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 108 North
4.06 mi · 3%
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
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
01h 29m from Bakersfield
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bakersfield and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Bakersfield and 66.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bakersfield and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 103.73 mi (166.94 km).

Bakersfield

#1 Bakersfield

Town in Franklin County, Vermont

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

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Bakersfield (-72.80291, 44.78199)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.67 L · about $18.42
Round trip
$36.85
9.34 gal · 35.34 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.42 $36.85
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.81 $41.63
Premium $4.86 $22.69 $45.37
Diesel $6.00 $28.01 $56.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bakersfield and Springfield. The current time is 02:43:04.

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.