Origin
Bakersfield, VT
Morning in Bakersfield on Saturday
Local time
9:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, VT to Colchester, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bakersfield, VT
James Mirakian
Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bakersfield, VT to Colchester, VT covers 35.4 miles and takes about 53m 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 36, Roosevelt Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 35.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 36. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.3 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 13 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 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 36. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in near VT 104 / Fairfax Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 35.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 14.6 miles (VT 104 / Fairfax Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Turn left onto VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward I 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 89
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 South: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
6
31 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colc...
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| Vermont Route 36 | 9.9 mi | 17m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Fairfield Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Fairfield Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Fairfax Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on VT 36
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairfield Road
2
Continue on VT 36
9.9 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 36
3
Continue on VT 36
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairfield Hill Road
4
Turn left onto VT 104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
5
Take the ramp
266 ft
·
15 sec
Toward I 89
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 89
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
9
Turn left onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; US 7
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
11
Turn slight left onto VT 2A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto East Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Road
13
Arrive at destination
East Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Bakersfield, VT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Bakersfield, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colchester, VT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Colchester, VT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.70 one way
$11.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Colchester, VT
Morning in Colchester on Saturday
Local time
9:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Saint Albans, VT
18 mi in
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
9 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
53m 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 Colchester, VT covers 35.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 36, Roosevelt Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 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 $5.70 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 35.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 14.6 miles (VT 104 / Fairfax Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bakersfield, VT to Colchester, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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