Origin
Bakersfield, VT
Afternoon in Bakersfield on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, VT to Essex Junction, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bakersfield, VT
James Mirakian
Essex Junction, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bakersfield, VT to Essex Junction, VT covers 32.7 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 15, Vermont Route 108 North, Vermont Route 108 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on Vermont Route 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 | 16.6 mi | 27m |
| Vermont Route 108 North | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 108 South | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Jericho Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Bakersfield Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Center Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Upper Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15
— 16.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, VT and Essex Junction, 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 15
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Vermont Route 15
6
Continue on VT 15
17 mi
·
27 min
·
Vermont Route 15
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on VT 15
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Jericho Road
8
Turn left onto VT 15
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
9
Continue on VT 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Upper Main Street
10
Continue on VT 15
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
VT 15
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.6 — 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 15 / Vermont Route 15
Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Right onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
29.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
VT 15 / Center Road
Turn left onto VT 15 / Center Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Essex Junction, VT
Afternoon in Essex Junction on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Fletcher, VT
16 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
55m 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?
32.7 mi in 55m, mostly highway — 16.6 mi of that is on Vermont Route 15.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Vermont Route 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 and Vermont Route 108 North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VT 108 / Vermont Route 108 South.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bakersfield, VT to Essex Junction, VT is easy. At 55m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.2 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Vermont Route 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.2 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Essex Junction, 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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