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Trip from Bakersfield, VT to Barre, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

55.8 mi

90 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bakersfield, VT, VT

Bakersfield, VT

James Mirakian

Downtown Barre, VT, VT

Barre, VT

Selim Karadayı

Trip Overview

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 mostly highway. 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 .

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 7 Toward 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.

Downtown Stowe, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stowe, VT

28 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Fletcher, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stowe, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Bakersfield, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Montpelier, Vermont

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18022236611

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

GiraKofi

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stowe, Vermont

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.9

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+18025857710

Visit website

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Montpelier, Vermont

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18022236611

Visit website

GiraKofi

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.9

Stowe, Vermont

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+18025857710

Visit website

Wiessner Woods

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 23.9

Stowe, Vermont

+18022537221

Visit website

Go Stowe Visitor Information Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27.9

Stowe, Vermont

Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

+18022537321

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 55.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.98 one way

$17.97 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 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

Afternoon in Bakersfield on Saturday

Local time

4:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barre, VT

Afternoon in Barre on Saturday

Local time

4:12 PM

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.

What kind of drive is this?

55.8 mi in 1h 31m, mostly highway — 13.2 mi of that is on I 89.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on I 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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 Effort 6/10

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.

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

About the Cities

Arriving in Barre, VT

Full guide →

Barre is a city in Central Vermont. It is well known for its granite quarries and is considered the "Granite Capital of the World".

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Barre, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barre, VT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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