How far is Springfield, VT from Bakersfield, VT?

The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Bakersfield, VT is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
132.48 mi
02h 59m
Flight
103.73 mi
166.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.73 mi
Kilometers
166.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.48 mi
Kilometers
213.2 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bakersfield
Wed, Apr 15, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-15T01:02
Arrive Bakersfield
Wed, Apr 15, 4:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Springfield
66.2 mi
01h 29m
To Bakersfield
66.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Springfield and Bakersfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Charlestown Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Charlestown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91 North

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

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

    1523 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    570 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Waterbury Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Moscow Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Barrows Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrows Road

  14. 14

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

    2864 ft · 1 min · Luce Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Luce Hill Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Luce Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mountain Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  18. 18

    Continue on Mill Street

    2793 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mill Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1553 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

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

    36 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 108 North

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 108 North

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North

  23. 23

    Continue on Bakersfield Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fairfield Road

    112 m · 7 sec · Fairfield Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
63.1 mi · 48%
I 91 North
28.5 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 108 South
11.9 mi · 9%
Mountain Road
6.52 mi · 5%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 5%
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 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
01h 29m from Springfield
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Bakersfield?

The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Springfield and 66.2 miles from Bakersfield.

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

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Bakersfield.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 103.73 mi (166.94 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Bakersfield

#2 Bakersfield

Town in Franklin County, Vermont

Population1,336
Coordinates44.7819900, -72.8029100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
End: Bakersfield (-72.80291, 44.78199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.7 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.93
9.36 gal · 35.4 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.46 $36.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.86 $41.72
Premium $4.86 $22.74 $45.47
Diesel $6.00 $28.07 $56.13

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 Springfield and Bakersfield. The current time is 01:02:05.

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.