How far is South Burlington, VT from Bakersfield, VT?

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Bakersfield, VT is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
41.13 mi
00h 58m
Flight
28.3 mi
45.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.3 mi
Kilometers
45.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.13 mi
Kilometers
66.19 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bakersfield
Thu, Apr 16, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Thu, Apr 16, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-04-16T03:20
Arrive Bakersfield
Thu, Apr 16, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Burlington
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
Fairfax
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From South Burlington
20.6 mi
00h 29m
To Bakersfield
20.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Bakersfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Williston Road

    2931 ft · 1 min · Williston Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fairfield Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 36

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 36

  8. 8

    Continue on Fairfield Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
24.8 mi · 60%
Vermont Route 36
9.85 mi · 24%
Fairfield Road
2.52 mi · 6%
Fairfield Hill Road
2.21 mi · 5%
Fairfax Road
0.64 mi · 2%
Williston Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

24.6 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
00h 29m from South Burlington
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Burlington 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 South Burlington to Bakersfield?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from South Burlington and 20.6 miles from Bakersfield.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Burlington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bakersfield.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfax

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

17 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Essex Junction station

21 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

35 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

36 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 28.3 mi (45.55 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Bakersfield

#2 Bakersfield

Town in Franklin County, Vermont

Population1,336
Coordinates44.7819900, -72.8029100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Bakersfield (-72.80291, 44.78199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.86 $7.04 $14.09
Diesel $6.00 $8.70 $17.39

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Bakersfield. The current time is 03:20:27.

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.