Origin
Bakersfield, VT
Morning in Bakersfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, VT to Williston, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bakersfield, VT
James Mirakian
Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
Bakersfield to Williston is 33.5 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Vermont Route 15 and Vermont Route 108, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip, mostly focused on highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a quick commute or a short excursion. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, as the budget is estimated at $5.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 | 16.2 mi | 27m |
| Vermont Route 108 North | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 108 South | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| North Williston Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Skunk Hollow Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Bakersfield Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15
— 16.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, VT and Williston, 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 15
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Vermont Route 15
6
Continue on VT 15
16 mi
·
27 min
·
Vermont Route 15
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Lee River Road
210 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lee River Road
8
Turn right onto Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Plains Road
9
Turn right onto Skunk Hollow Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Skunk Hollow Road
10
Turn straight onto VT 117
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Vermont Route 117
11
Continue on VT 117
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
12
Turn left onto North Williston Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Williston Road
13
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Bakersfield, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.3 — 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 15 / Vermont Route 15
Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Right onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
26.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Lee River Road
Turn left onto Lee River Road
Navigation decision point
4
30.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
North Williston Road
Turn left onto North Williston Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Williston, VT
Morning in Williston on Tuesday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Fletcher, VT
17 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
1 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
57m 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?
This route is 72% highway, offering a good amount of high-speed cruising. You'll experience your longest stretch of continuous driving at 16.2 miles on Vermont Route 15. The highway portion likely offers fewer exits and more open road before transitioning to Vermont Route 108. Expect to notice more rural cruising as you get closer to your destination.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Vermont Route 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 and Vermont Route 108 North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VT 108 / Vermont Route 108 South.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bakersfield, VT to Williston, VT is easy. At 57m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.2 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Vermont Route 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 0.1 miles (VT 108 / Vermont Route 108 South): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.2 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Williston, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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