The drive from Bakersfield, VT to Barre, VT covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 108 South, Mountain Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
27.9 miles from Bakersfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 55.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 108 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.2 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 108 South. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VT 108 / Vermont Route 108 South.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (VT 108 / Vermont Route 108 South): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (VT 108 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 50.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|VT 108 / Vermont Route 108 South
Turn right onto VT 108 / Vermont Route 108 South
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip|~15m in|VT 108 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 108 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
50.3 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
5
55.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
55.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bakersfield, VT to Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
36.9 mi in|~1h 5m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
13.2 mi
15m
Vermont Route 108 South
11.9 mi
20m
Mountain Road
6.5 mi
12m
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi
10m
Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi
6m
Vermont Route 108 North
4.1 mi
6m
Bakersfield Road
2.4 mi
3m
Barrows Road
1.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 13.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on VT 36
368 ft·9 sec·Fairfield Road
2
Turn right onto VT 108
3.7 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 108 South
3
Continue on VT 108
2.4 mi·3 min·Bakersfield Road
4
Continue on VT 108
4.1 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 108 North
5
Enter roundabout onto VT 108
119 ft·2 sec·Main Street
6
Continue on VT 108
0.3 mi·52 sec·Main Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 108
0.6 mi·1 min·Mill Street
8
Continue on VT 108
8.3 mi·14 min·Vermont Route 108 South
9
Continue on VT 108
6.5 mi·12 min·Mountain Road
10
Turn right onto Luce Hill Road
72 ft·4 sec·Luce Hill Road
11
Continue on Luce Hill Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Luce Hill Road
12
Turn left onto Barrows Road
1.8 mi·4 min·Barrows Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Moscow Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Moscow Road
14
Turn right onto VT 100
0.9 mi·1 min·Waterbury Road
15
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi·10 min·Waterbury Stowe Road
16
Continue on VT 100
0.3 mi·41 sec·Vermont Route 100
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
18
Merge onto I 89
13 mi·15 min·I 89
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 7Toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
20
Continue on VT 62
1.3 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 62
21
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 62
3.1 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 62
22
Turn right onto US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
23
Continue on VT 14
387 ft·15 sec·North Main Street
Toward VT 14 South
24
Turn right onto Prospect Street
187 ft·7 sec·Prospect Street
25
Turn right
172 ft·12 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.9 miles from Bakersfield, VT, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.9 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barre, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bakersfield, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bakersfield, VT
This is one driving day of about 55.8 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Bakersfield, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 13.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Bakersfield, VT
· 49m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.98 one way
$17.97 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$9.88
$19.77
premium
$4.86
$10.69
$21.37
diesel
$5.61
$12.32
$24.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.7
0
$5.86
$2.68
Efficient EV
14
0
$4.88
$2.23
EV Truck/SUV
22.3
0
$7.81
$3.57
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bakersfield, VT
Morning
in Bakersfield on Saturday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Barre, VT
Morning
in Barre on Saturday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bakersfield, VT to Barre, VT covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 108 South, Mountain Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from Bakersfield, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (VT 108 / Vermont Route 108 South): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (VT 108 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 50.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bakersfield, VT to Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
