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Trip from Brattleboro, VT to Bakersfield, VT

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

162.4 mi

261 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 22m ★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Brattleboro, VT

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Downtown Bakersfield, VT, VT

Bakersfield, VT

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

The drive from Brattleboro, VT to Bakersfield, VT covers 162.4 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Canal Street, Main Street, Elliot Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.14 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

81.2 miles from Brattleboro, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 162.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Canal Street 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 Brattleboro, VT to Bakersfield, VT is easy. At 3h 34m 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 Brattleboro, VT to Bakersfield, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Canal Street
Main Street
Elliot Street
Church Street
Green Street
Western Avenue
I 89 North
VT 100

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Canal Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Bakersfield, VT.

1

Start on the route

112 ft · 9 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Canal Street

52 ft · 4 sec · Canal Street
3

Turn left onto Main Street

505 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto Elliot Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Elliot Street
5

Turn right onto Church Street

358 ft · 16 sec · Church Street
6

Turn slight left onto Green Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Green Street
7

Continue on Western Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue
8

Take the ramp slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min
9

Merge slight left

61 mi · 1 hr 10 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 89 North
11

Merge slight left

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

0.3 mi · 41 sec · VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
13

Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100
14

Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
15

Continue on Waterbury Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Waterbury Road
16

Turn left onto Moscow Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Moscow Road
17

Turn right onto Barrows Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrows Road
18

At the end of the road, turn right onto Luce Hill Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Luce Hill Road
19

Continue on Luce Hill Road

72 ft · 5 sec · Luce Hill Road
20

Turn left onto Mountain Road

6.5 mi · 12 min · Mountain Road
21

Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

8.3 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 108 South
22

Continue on Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
23

Continue on Mill Street

118 ft · 3 sec · Mill Street
24

Turn slight right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
25

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 108 North

118 ft · 3 sec · Vermont Route 108 North
26

Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 108 North

4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North
27

Continue on Bakersfield Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road
28

Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 108 South
29

Turn left onto Fairfield Road

367 ft · 7 sec · Fairfield Road
30

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.2 miles from Brattleboro, VT, or about 1h 47m 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 36 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 81.2 miles or 1h 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bakersfield, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brattleboro, 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 Brattleboro, VT

This is one driving day of about 162.4 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Brattleboro, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.2 mi from Brattleboro, VT · 1h 47m into the drive

Downtown Barre, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barre, VT

81 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

Charlestown, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barre, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.2 miles from Brattleboro, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bakersfield, VT

The final approach into Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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

$26.14 one way

$52.29 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $28.77 $57.53
premium $4.86 $31.10 $62.20
diesel $5.61 $35.86 $71.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.7 0 $17.05 $7.80
Efficient EV 40.6 0 $14.21 $6.50
EV Truck/SUV 65 0 $22.74 $10.39

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brattleboro, VT

Evening in Brattleboro on Wednesday

Local time

5:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bakersfield, VT

Evening in Bakersfield on Wednesday

Local time

5:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3h 34m 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 Brattleboro, VT to Bakersfield, VT covers 162.4 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Canal Street, Main Street, Elliot Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.2 miles from Brattleboro, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Brattleboro, VT to Bakersfield, VT is easy. At 3h 34m 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 Brattleboro, VT to Bakersfield, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brattleboro, VT to Bakersfield, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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