Origin
Milton, VT
Morning in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, VT to Bakersfield, 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
43m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, VT
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Bakersfield, VT
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
This straightforward 27.1-mile drive from Milton to Bakersfield in Vermont, estimated to take about 43 minutes, is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it’s an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes Vermont Route 36 and U.S. Route 7 North, with a significant portion on I-89, making it a highway-focused experience. Since both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Vermont, you'll be staying within familiar territory for this short, efficient excursion. It’s a practical choice if you’re looking for a direct and uncomplicated drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 36 | 9.9 mi | 17m |
| I 89 | 7 mi | 8m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Fairfield Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Fairfield Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Fairfax Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 36
— 9.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Bakersfield, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 7
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
River Street
3
Continue on US 7
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
4
Continue on US 7
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
8
Turn right onto VT 104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto VT 36
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairfield Hill Road
10
Continue on VT 36
9.9 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 36
11
Continue on VT 36
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairfield Road
12
Arrive at destination
VT 36
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 7 / River Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 7 / River Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Turn right onto VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
VT 36 / Fairfield Hill Road
Turn right onto VT 36 / Fairfield Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Bakersfield, VT
Morning in Bakersfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
43m 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 72% of this 27.1-mile trip. You'll experience stretches on Vermont Route 36, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 9.9 miles, before transitioning to I-89 and then U.S. Route 7 North. While the interstate sections offer higher speeds, the overall character is less about winding scenic byways and more about efficient travel. The journey progresses from local roads to interstate, then back to a key north-south artery, providing a varied but predominantly fast-paced driving experience.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Vermont Route 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 36 and I 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 7 / River 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 43m 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: at 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 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 43m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 9.9 miles on Vermont Route 36. 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: at 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 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 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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