How far is Hartford, VT from Bakersfield, VT?
The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Bakersfield, VT is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Bakersfield.
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Start on Christian Street
13 m · 3 sec · Christian Street
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Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road
1967 ft · 56 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
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Turn right
44 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road
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Take the exit left
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
1523 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
570 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Continue on Waterbury Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Waterbury Road
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Turn left onto Moscow Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Moscow Road
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Turn right onto Barrows Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrows Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Luce Hill Road
2864 ft · 1 min · Luce Hill Road
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Continue on Luce Hill Road
22 m · 5 sec · Luce Hill Road
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mountain Road
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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 Mill Street
2793 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Mill Street
36 m · 3 sec · Mill Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1553 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 108 North
36 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 108 North
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 108 North
4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North
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Continue on Bakersfield Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 108 South
3.7 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 South
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Turn left onto Fairfield Road
112 m · 7 sec · Fairfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Bakersfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Woodstock Road
Merge slight left
59.5 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Hartford and 49.6 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Montpelier
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 Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 80.82 mi (130.07 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bakersfield
Town in Franklin County, Vermont
| Population | 1,336 |
| Coordinates | 44.7819900, -72.8029100 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bakersfield (-72.80291, 44.78199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.60 | $31.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.00 | $34.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
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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