Origin
St Johnsbury, VT
Afternoon in St Johnsbury on Thursday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St Johnsbury, VT to Bakersfield, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
63.7 mi
103 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 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
St Johnsbury, VT
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Bakersfield, VT
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from St Johnsbury, VT to Bakersfield, VT covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 15 West, Vermont Route 15, U.S. Route 2 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Vermont Route 15 West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.25 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.
Midpoint
31.8 miles from St Johnsbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 63.7 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 15 West and Vermont Route 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.3 miles on Vermont Route 15 West.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 15 West is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 West and Vermont Route 15. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Railroad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Railroad Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 5 / Railroad Street
Turn sharp right onto US 5 / Railroad Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Turn right onto US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
38.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 West
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
40.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West
Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 West | 27.3 mi | 42m |
| Vermont Route 15 | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| U.S. Route 2 West | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 108 North | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 108 South | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Bakersfield Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Lower Main Street East | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Wolcott Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15 West
— 27.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury, VT and Bakersfield, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
90 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn sharp right onto US 5
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Railroad Street
3
Turn right onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Eastern Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Western Avenue
6
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
7
Continue on US 2
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
8
Turn right onto VT 15
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Vermont Route 15
9
Continue on VT 15
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mill Street
10
Turn left onto VT 15
517 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto VT 14; VT 15
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Wolcott Street
12
Continue on VT 14; VT 15
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
13
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 West
14
Continue on VT 15; VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
15
Enter roundabout onto VT 15
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 West
16
Continue on VT 15
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
17
Continue on VT 15
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street East
18
Continue on VT 15
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
19
Enter roundabout onto VT 108
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Vermont Route 108 North
20
Continue on VT 108
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 108 North
21
Continue on VT 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bakersfield Road
22
Continue on VT 108
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 108 South
23
Turn left onto VT 36
368 ft
·
7 sec
·
Fairfield Road
24
Arrive at destination
VT 36
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 31.8 miles from St Johnsbury, VT, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 miles.
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 14 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.8 miles or 44m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bakersfield, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving St Johnsbury, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from St Johnsbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 63.7 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from St Johnsbury, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 15 West for about 27.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from St Johnsbury, VT · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from St Johnsbury, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.25 one way
$20.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Bakersfield, VT
Afternoon in Bakersfield on Thursday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
32°F
Wolcott, VT
32 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
14 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
1h 33m 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 St Johnsbury, VT to Bakersfield, VT covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 15 West, Vermont Route 15, U.S. Route 2 West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.8 miles from St Johnsbury, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.25 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 33m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Railroad Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from St Johnsbury, VT to Bakersfield, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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