Origin
Bakersfield, VT
Morning in Bakersfield on Saturday
Local time
11:20 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 22m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 19m
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 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 108 South, I 89, Mountain Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Vermont Route 108 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Bakersfield, VT to Montpelier, VT covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 108 South is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VT 108 / Vermont Route 108 South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 10.5 miles (VT 108 / Mill Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
VT 108 / Mill Street
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 108 / Mill Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
28.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Moscow Road
At end of road, turn left onto Moscow Road
Navigation decision point
6
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 108 South | 11.9 mi | 20m |
| I 89 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Mountain Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 108 North | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Bakersfield Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Barrows Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Moscow Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 108 South
— 11.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, VT and Montpelier, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 89
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
20
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto VT 12; US 2 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
VT 12; US 2 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Bakersfield, VT · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 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
$8.00 one way
$16.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Montpelier, VT
Morning in Montpelier on Saturday
Local time
11:20 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 22m 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 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 108 South, I 89, Mountain Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 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 $8.00 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 is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 10.5 miles (VT 108 / Mill Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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