How far is Montpelier, VT from Bakersfield, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Bakersfield, VT is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 01h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Bakersfield.
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Start on Main Street
1103 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right
716 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 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 Montpelier and Bakersfield.
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.
Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Montpelier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 24.4 miles from Montpelier and 24.4 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Montpelier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Stowe
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 Stowe.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 37.76 mi (60.77 km).
#1 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 44.2600600, -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.36 | $16.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
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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