Origin
Bakersfield, VT
Late night in Bakersfield on Wednesday
Local time
4:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, VT to Hartford, VT
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
100.6 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
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6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bakersfield, VT to Hartford, VT covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 108 South, Bakersfield Road, Route 108 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.20 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from Bakersfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 100.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 108 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bakersfield, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 2h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bakersfield, VT to Hartford, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 108 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bakersfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 108 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mountain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Luce Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barrows Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Route 108 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on Fairfield Road
367 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fairfield Road
2
Turn right onto Vermont Route 108 South
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 108 South
3
Continue on Bakersfield Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bakersfield Road
4
Continue on Vermont Route 108 North
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 108 North
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
7
Keep slight left to continue on Mill Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
8
Continue on Vermont Route 108 South
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Vermont Route 108 South
9
Continue on Mountain Road
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 the end of the road, turn left onto Moscow Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Moscow Road
14
Turn right onto Waterbury Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Waterbury Road
15
Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterbury Stowe Road
16
Continue on Vermont Route 100
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
17
Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
18
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodstock Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodstock Road
21
Turn right
144 ft
·
11 sec
22
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
23
Arrive at your 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 50.3 miles from Bakersfield, VT, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartford, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bakersfield, VT
This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bakersfield, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.3 mi from Bakersfield, VT · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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
Arriving in Hartford, VT
The final approach into Hartford, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hartford, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.20 one way
$32.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $19.26 | $38.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.80 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Hartford, VT
Late night in Hartford on Wednesday
Local time
4:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Peru, NY
50 mi in
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 21m 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 Hartford, VT covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 108 South, Bakersfield Road, Route 108 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 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 $16.20 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.
The drive from Bakersfield, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 2h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bakersfield, VT to Hartford, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bakersfield, VT to Hartford, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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