Barre, VT Road Trips

Barre, VT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 42 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 52 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Barre, VT spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

45

Longest Drive

119.9 mi

Bennington, VT

Quickest Drive

14m

Montpelier, VT

Plan Around Barre, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Barre, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bridport, VT to Barre, VT 66.9 mi · 1h 47m Middlebury (village), VT to Barre, VT 58.2 mi · 1h 37m Duxbury, VT to Barre, VT 18.1 mi · 26m

Continue From Barre, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Barre, VT to Bennington, VT 119.9 mi · 2h 59m Barre, VT to North Bennington, VT 118.9 mi · 2h 59m Barre, VT to Brattleboro, VT 114.7 mi · 2h 20m Barre, VT to Dorset, VT 98.3 mi · 2h 32m

Trips from Barre, VT

Barre, VT to Bennington, VT

119.9 mi 2h 59m

Barre, VT to North Bennington, VT

118.9 mi 2h 59m

Barre, VT to Brattleboro, VT

114.7 mi 2h 20m

Barre, VT to Dorset, VT

98.3 mi 2h 32m

Barre, VT to Manchester, VT

97.9 mi 2h 31m

Barre, VT to Rockingham, VT

88.5 mi 1h 48m

Barre, VT to Franklin, VT

87.6 mi 1h 54m

Barre, VT to Springfield, VT

84.1 mi 1h 44m

Barre, VT to Danby, VT

84 mi 2h 6m

Barre, VT to Berkshire, VT

69.6 mi 1h 55m

Barre, VT to Ferrisburgh, VT

61.4 mi 1h 25m

Barre, VT to Addison, VT

59.6 mi 1h 37m

Barre, VT to Brandon, VT

58 mi 1h 41m

Barre, VT to Bakersfield, VT

55.2 mi 1h 30m

Barre, VT to Milton, VT

53.1 mi 1h 17m

Barre, VT to Hartford, VT

52.4 mi 1h 6m

Barre, VT to Sutton, VT

51.4 mi 1h 12m

Barre, VT to New Haven, VT

50.7 mi 1h 23m

Driving from Barre, VT

The typical drive from Barre, VT covers about 52 miles and takes around 1h 17m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 120 miles (2h 59m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Barre, VT most often head toward Bennington, VT (119.9 mi, 2h 59m), North Bennington, VT (118.9 mi, 2h 59m), Brattleboro, VT (114.7 mi, 2h 20m), Dorset, VT (98.3 mi, 2h 32m), and Manchester, VT (97.9 mi, 2h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 52-mile trip from Barre, VT, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 42 mapped routes leaving Barre, VT and 3 routes heading into Barre, VT, covering 45 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 120 miles.

The longest mapped route from Barre, VT covers 120 miles and takes approximately 2h 59m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Barre, VT runs about 52 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 52-mile trip from Barre, VT costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Barre, VT include Bennington, VT, North Bennington, VT, Brattleboro, VT and Dorset, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Barre, VT by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

8,461

Median Income

$53,288

Median Home Value

$200,100

Median Age

40.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Barre, VT

Barre is a city in Central Vermont. It is well known for its granite quarries and is considered the "Granite Capital of the World".

1 Hope Cemetery, follow hwy 14 north - 175 Maple Ave, ☏ +1 802-476-6245. Daily, dawn-dusk. Has tombstones of granite that are works of art and in some cases unique. Examples are a race car, soccer ball, a cube balanced on one corner, a biplane and a husband and wife that are side by side in bed overlooking their tombs. Free. (updated Jul 2016) Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, 773 Graniteville Rd, ☏ +1 802 476-3119, fax: +1 802 476-3110. Visitors center is open May to mid-September, M-Sa 8:30AM-5PM, Su 10AM-5PM. Closed July 4. Mid-September through mid-October, M-Su 8:30AM-5PM. An active granite quarry over 600 feet (182 m) deep. Free, tours additional. 2 Vermont History Center, 60 Washington St., ☏ +1 802 479-8500. M-F 8AM-4PM. (updated Dec 2017) 3 Vermont Granite Museum. (updated Oct 2020) 4 Socialist Labor Party Hall National Historic Landmark (The Old Labor Hall), 46‌‌ Granite St, ☏ +1 802 331-0013 (can also text), [email protected]. (updated Dec 2021)

1 Barre Opera House, ☏ +1 802 476-8188. (updated Dec 2017) 2 Barre Auditorium. Basketball arena. (updated Oct 2020)

The Hollow Inn and Motel, 278 S Main St., ☏ +1 802 479-9313, toll-free: +1-800-998-9444, fax: +1 802 476-5242. Hilltop Inn, 3472 Airport Rd, ☏ +1 802 229-5766, [email protected].

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