Origin
Winooski, VT
Afternoon in Winooski on Saturday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winooski, VT to Bakersfield, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winooski, VT
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Bakersfield, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winooski, VT to Bakersfield, VT covers 38.9 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 36, Fairfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 21.8 mi | 25m |
| Vermont Route 36 | 9.9 mi | 17m |
| Fairfield Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Fairfield Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fairfax Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 21.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski, VT and Bakersfield, VT.
1
Start on East Allen Street
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Allen Street
2
Turn right onto US 2; US 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 2; US 7
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 89 North: Saint Albans, Champlain Islands
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 89
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
7
Turn right onto VT 104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto VT 36
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairfield Hill Road
9
Continue on VT 36
9.9 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 36
10
Continue on VT 36
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairfield Road
11
Arrive at destination
VT 36
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Winooski, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North: Saint Albans, Champlain Islands
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 89 North: Saint Albans, Champlain Isla...
6
23.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Turn right onto VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
24.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
VT 36 / Fairfield Hill Road
Turn right onto VT 36 / Fairfield Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.26 one way
$12.52 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Saturday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Saint Albans, VT
19 mi in
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
10 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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
38.9 mi in 55m, mostly highway — 21.8 mi of that is on I 89.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 36. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; US 7 / Main 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 55m drive. You will face about 6 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 2; US 7 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2; US 7 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bakersfield, VT before heading back.
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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