How far is Barre, VT from Bakersfield, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Bakersfield, VT is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
55.16 mi
01h 30m
Flight
43.05 mi
69.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.05 mi
Kilometers
69.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.16 mi
Kilometers
88.77 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bakersfield
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-18T07:50
Arrive Bakersfield
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barre
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
Stowe
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Barre
27.6 mi
00h 45m
To Bakersfield
27.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    85 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2503 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    1523 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    570 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Waterbury Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Moscow Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Barrows Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrows Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Luce Hill Road

    2864 ft · 1 min · Luce Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Luce Hill Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Luce Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mountain Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  18. 18

    Continue on Mill Street

    2793 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mill Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1553 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 108 North

    36 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 108 North

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 108 North

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North

  23. 23

    Continue on Bakersfield Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fairfield Road

    112 m · 7 sec · Fairfield Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
13.2 mi · 24%
Vermont Route 108 South
11.9 mi · 22%
Mountain Road
6.52 mi · 12%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 108 North
4.08 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stowe
00h 45m from Barre
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Partly Sunny near Bakersfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 27.6 miles from Barre and 27.6 miles from Bakersfield.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stowe

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

15 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

50 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 43.05 mi (69.29 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Bakersfield

#2 Bakersfield

Town in Franklin County, Vermont

Population1,336
Coordinates44.7819900, -72.8029100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Bakersfield (-72.80291, 44.78199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 Barre and Bakersfield. The current time is 07:50:30.

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.