Origin
Bakersfield, VT
Late night in Bakersfield on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, VT to Winooski, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
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 52m
★
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.
Bakersfield, VT
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Winooski, VT
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Trip Overview
Bakersfield, VT to Winooski, VT is 38.9 miles and takes about 56 minutes via I 89 and VT 36, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on the interstate, making it a convenient option for getting between these two locations. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion or as a simple leg of a larger journey.
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 | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fairfax Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Newell Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 21.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, VT and Winooski, VT.
1
Start on VT 36
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairfield Road
2
Continue on VT 36
9.9 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 36
3
Continue on VT 36
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairfield Hill Road
4
Turn left onto VT 104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
5
Take the ramp
266 ft
·
15 sec
Toward I 89
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 89
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 16
Toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester
9
Turn right onto US 2; US 7
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roosevelt Highway
10
Continue on US 2; US 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Newell Lane
408 ft
·
24 sec
·
Newell Lane
12
Turn right onto East Allen Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Allen Street
13
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
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 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 14.6 and 38.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Turn left onto VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward I 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 89
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 South: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
6
37.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester
5
38.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
East Allen Street
Turn right onto East Allen Street
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
Winooski, VT
Late night in Winooski on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this route, with 81% of the journey on high-speed roads like I 89. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.8 miles on I 89, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate, the route incorporates segments of Vermont Route 36 and Fairfield Road, which may introduce slightly different driving conditions as you approach your destination. Overall, it's a practical and efficient drive with minimal technicality.
81% 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: 21.8 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 36. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in near VT 104 / Fairfax Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 38.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 14.6 miles (VT 104 / Fairfax Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 — 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 14.6 miles (VT 104 / Fairfax Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winooski, 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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