Origin
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Bakersfield, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Bakersfield, VT
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
Barre to Bakersfield is 55.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via I 89 and Vermont Route 108, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont, taking you from the Northeast region to the Northeast. It's a short, straightforward trip, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion. You'll spend most of your time on interstate before transitioning to a more scenic state highway experience. Consider this route if you're looking for an easy day trip without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
27.6 miles from Barre, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 13 mi | 14m |
| Vermont Route 108 South | 11.9 mi | 20m |
| Mountain Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 108 North | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Bakersfield Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Barrows Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Bakersfield, VT.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
279 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 302; VT 14
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto VT 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 62
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
7
Merge onto I 89
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
9
Turn right onto VT 100
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
10
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterbury Stowe Road
11
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Waterbury Road
12
Turn left onto Moscow Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Moscow Road
13
Turn right onto Barrows Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Barrows Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto Luce Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Luce Hill Road
15
Continue on Luce Hill Road
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
Luce Hill Road
16
Turn left onto VT 108
6.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Mountain Road
17
Continue on VT 108
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Vermont Route 108 South
18
Continue on VT 108
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
19
Continue on VT 108
119 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mill Street
20
Turn slight right onto VT 108
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
21
Enter roundabout onto VT 108
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 108 North
22
Continue on VT 108
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 108 North
23
Continue on VT 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bakersfield Road
24
Continue on VT 108
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 108 South
25
Turn left onto VT 36
368 ft
·
7 sec
·
Fairfield Road
26
Arrive at destination
VT 36
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 30 minute duration, this trip offers plenty of flexibility; you can easily depart anytime. With only 55.2 miles, you won't need extensive fuel stops, and the estimated $9 fuel cost suggests a single fill-up will suffice. Plan to take advantage of the shorter distance by leaving later in the morning to avoid rush hour, if applicable. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 89 to Vermont Route 108 South, as this is where the driving environment changes significantly. Enjoy the ease of this compact route.
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 27.6 miles from Barre, VT, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 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 12 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.6 miles or 41m 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 17m
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 Barre, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barre, VT
This is one driving day of about 55.2 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Barre, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 13 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Barre, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.5 — 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
|
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Bakersfield on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
12 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 30m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience a solid 13-mile stretch on I 89, offering a chance to make good time. As you transition to Vermont Route 108 South and then the Mountain Road, the character shifts from interstate cruising to a more local driving feel. While the overall duration is brief, be prepared for this change in road type, which can alter your average speed and the overall driving experience. The route offers a mix of efficient travel and a taste of Vermont's scenic byways.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 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 108 South. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
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 55.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Barre, VT and Bakersfield, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Stowe.
Burlington
5 mi in
|
~8m
Stowe
18.2 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Starting in Barre, VT
Full guide →Barre is a city in Central Vermont. It is well known for its granite quarries and is considered the "Granite Capital of the World".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 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 (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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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