How far is Bakersfield, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Bakersfield, VT to Williston, VT is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
33.51 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.14 mi
43.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.14 mi
Kilometers
43.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.51 mi
Kilometers
53.93 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Bakersfield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 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 Williston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Cambridge
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont

From Bakersfield
16.7 mi
00h 23m
To Williston
16.8 mi
00h 23m

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
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward Vermont Route 15

    5 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 15

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    16.2 mi · 27 min · Vermont Route 15

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lee River Road

    64 m · 6 sec · Lee River Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Plains Road

    2843 ft · 1 min · Plains Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Skunk Hollow Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Skunk Hollow Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 117

    1542 ft · 26 sec · Vermont Route 117

  11. 11

    Continue on River Road

    1 km · 1 min · River Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Williston Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · North Williston Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
16.2 mi · 48%
Vermont Route 108 North
4.06 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 108 South
3.67 mi · 11%
North Williston Road
3.14 mi · 9%
Skunk Hollow Road
2.48 mi · 7%
Bakersfield Road
2.35 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15

Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

16.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 23m from Bakersfield
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Partly Sunny near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Bakersfield and 16.8 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

25 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

25 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

46 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Williston. Straight-line distance: 27.14 mi (43.68 km).

Bakersfield

#1 Bakersfield

Town in Franklin County, Vermont

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

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairfield Road (-72.802911, 44.781991)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.86 $5.73 $11.46
Diesel $6.00 $7.08 $14.15

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 Williston. The current time is 09:20:38.

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.