Origin
Bakersfield, VT
Morning in Bakersfield on Saturday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, VT to Montpelier, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bakersfield, VT
James Mirakian
Montpelier, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bakersfield, VT to Montpelier, VT covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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 $9.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 59.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bakersfield, VT to Montpelier, VT is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Montpelier, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 108 South | — | — |
| Bakersfield Road | — | — |
| Route 108 North | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
| Mountain Road | — | — |
| Luce Hill Road | — | — |
| Barrows Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Route 108 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, VT and Montpelier, 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
·
I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
18
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
20
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
21
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Bakersfield, VT · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Bakersfield, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Montpelier, VT
The final approach into Montpelier, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.61 one way
$19.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Montpelier, VT
Morning in Montpelier on Saturday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 13m 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 Montpelier, VT covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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 29.9 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 $9.61 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 Montpelier, VT is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Montpelier, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bakersfield, VT to Montpelier, 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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