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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.09 mi
02h 19m
Flight
80.82 mi
130.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.82 mi
Kilometers
130.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.09 mi
Kilometers
159.47 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bakersfield
Wed, Apr 15, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-15T01:03
Arrive Bakersfield
Wed, Apr 15, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Hartford
49.5 mi
01h 09m
To Bakersfield
49.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Christian Street

  2. 2

    Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road

    1967 ft · 56 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    44 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

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

    1523 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    570 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100

  9. 9

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Waterbury Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Moscow Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Barrows Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrows Road

  13. 13

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

    2864 ft · 1 min · Luce Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Luce Hill Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Luce Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mountain Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  17. 17

    Continue on Mill Street

    2793 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Mill Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1553 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

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

    36 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 108 North

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 108 North

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North

  22. 22

    Continue on Bakersfield Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fairfield Road

    112 m · 7 sec · Fairfield Road

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodstock Road
61.7 mi · 62%
Vermont Route 108 South
11.9 mi · 12%
Mountain Road
6.52 mi · 7%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 108 North
4.08 mi · 4%
Bakersfield Road
2.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
01h 09m from Hartford
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 80.82 mi (130.07 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Bakersfield

#2 Bakersfield

Town in Franklin County, Vermont

Population1,336
Coordinates44.7819900, -72.8029100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Bakersfield (-72.80291, 44.78199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Bakersfield. The current time is 01:03:14.

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.