Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
48.8 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montpelier, VT
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Bakersfield, VT
James Mirakian
The drive from Montpelier, VT to Bakersfield, VT covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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 $7.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Montpelier, VT to Bakersfield, VT covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 2 / Memorial Drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 2 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 2 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto VT 108 / Vermont Route 108 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Montpelier, VT to Bakersfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
Stowe
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 108 South | 11.9 mi | 20m |
| I 89 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Bakersfield, VT.
Start on VT 12; US 2 Business
Turn right onto US 2
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit
Turn right onto VT 100
Continue on VT 100
Continue on VT 100
Turn left onto Moscow Road
Turn right onto Barrows Road
At end of road, turn right onto Luce Hill Road
Continue on Luce Hill Road
Turn left onto VT 108
Continue on VT 108
Continue on VT 108
Continue on VT 108
Turn slight right onto VT 108
Enter roundabout onto VT 108
Continue on VT 108
Continue on VT 108
Continue on VT 108
Turn left onto VT 36
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Montpelier, VT · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Montpelier, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.86 one way
$15.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.64 | $17.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 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 | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Montpelier on Thursday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Night in Bakersfield on Thursday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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