Origin
Bakersfield, VT
Late night in Bakersfield on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, VT to Hartford, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
100.6 mi
162 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bakersfield, VT
James Mirakian
Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
Bakersfield, VT to Hartford, VT is 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 21m via I 89 and Vermont Route 108 South, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Vermont, making it a straightforward journey. You'll find this route is primarily highway-focused, ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours. It's a solid choice for a single-day trip, especially if you prefer covering ground on interstates.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from Bakersfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 60 mi | 1h 9m |
| Vermont Route 108 South | 11.9 mi | 20m |
| Mountain Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 108 North | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Woodstock Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Bakersfield Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Barrows Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 60 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, VT and Hartford, 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
60 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 89
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 4
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodstock Road
21
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
TH 132
22
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
23
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 21m estimated drive time, this is comfortably a same-day trip. You can easily depart any time in the morning and arrive well before evening. With only 100.6 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive fuel stops, though it's always wise to top off before leaving Bakersfield, as your budget is just $16. The longest stretch is 60 miles on I 89, so plan for a brief break before or after that segment if needed. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 89 to Vermont Route 108 South, as this is where the highway-focused nature of the drive begins to shift.
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 50.3 miles from Bakersfield, VT, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60 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 22 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 1h 21m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartford, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bakersfield, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Bakersfield, VT
This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Bakersfield, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 60 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Bakersfield, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60 miles.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 97.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
97.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.20 one way
$32.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $19.26 | $38.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.80 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Hartford, VT
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
2h 21m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 97.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of the drive utilizing interstates. Expect a consistent pace for about 60 miles on I 89, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch. While the majority is on faster roads, you will transition to Vermont Route 108 South and Mountain Road, offering a change of scenery and a slightly different driving experience as you approach your destination. It's designed for efficiency, minimizing time spent on slower, winding local roads.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 108 South. 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 2h 21m drive. You will face about 13 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bakersfield, VT to Hartford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
36.9 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 100.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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: 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.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hartford, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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