How far is Brattleboro, VT from Bakersfield, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Bakersfield, VT is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.43 mi
03h 34m
Flight
133.98 mi
215.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.98 mi
Kilometers
215.62 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.43 mi
Kilometers
261.4 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bakersfield
Wed, Apr 15, 8:02 PM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Wed, Apr 15, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-04-15T16:28
Arrive Bakersfield
Wed, Apr 15, 8:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brattleboro
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Royalton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Brattleboro
81.2 mi
01h 47m
To Bakersfield
81.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    154 m · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elliot Street

    642 ft · 20 sec · Elliot Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    109 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Green Street

    1459 ft · 1 min · Green Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Western Avenue

    3208 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2782 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  12. 12

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

    1523 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    570 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100

  14. 14

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Waterbury Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Moscow Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Barrows Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrows Road

  18. 18

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

    2864 ft · 1 min · Luce Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Luce Hill Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Luce Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mountain Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mountain Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  22. 22

    Continue on Mill Street

    2793 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Mill Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Mill Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1553 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

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

    36 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 108 North

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 108 North

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North

  27. 27

    Continue on Bakersfield Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Fairfield Road

    112 m · 7 sec · Fairfield Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
63.1 mi · 39%
Western Avenue
61.8 mi · 38%
Vermont Route 108 South
11.9 mi · 7%
Mountain Road
6.52 mi · 4%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 108 North
4.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

62.9 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 47m from Brattleboro
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Brattleboro and Patchy Fog near Bakersfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Brattleboro and 81.2 miles from Bakersfield.

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

The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.60 one way or $45.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Brattleboro and Patchy Fog near Bakersfield.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

15 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

26 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

42 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 133.98 mi (215.62 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Bakersfield

#2 Bakersfield

Town in Franklin County, Vermont

Population1,336
Coordinates44.7819900, -72.8029100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Bakersfield (-72.80291, 44.78199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.7 L · about $22.60
Round trip
$45.21
11.46 gal · 43.4 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.60 $45.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.54 $51.08
Premium $4.86 $27.84 $55.67
Diesel $6.00 $34.36 $68.73

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 Brattleboro and Bakersfield. The current time is 16:28:03.

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.