Barre, VT to Addison, VT is 59.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 37 minutes via Vermont Route 17 and I-89, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Vermont, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway speeds with local road navigation. It's a manageable drive, suitable for a single day with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.8 miles from Barre, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vermont Route 17
12.2 mi
19m
Main Street
8.8 mi
14m
I 89
8.1 mi
9m
Vermont Route 100B
7.9 mi
13m
Mill Brook Road
5.8 mi
11m
Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi
6m
Otter Creek Highway
3.4 mi
5m
North 116 Road
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 17
— 12.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Addison, 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
8.1 mi·9 min·I 89
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 9Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
9
Turn left onto Center Road
0.1 mi·17 sec·Center Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
0.6 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 2
11
Turn right onto VT 100B
7.9 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 100B
12
Continue on VT 100
0.5 mi·45 sec·Vermont Route 100 South
13
Continue on VT 100
4.9 mi·8 min·Main Street
14
Turn right onto VT 17
0.2 mi·30 sec·Vermont Route 17
15
Continue on VT 17
5.8 mi·11 min·Mill Brook Road
16
Continue on VT 17
8.1 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 17
17
Continue on VT 17
1.7 mi·2 min·Drake Woods Road
18
Turn left onto VT 17; VT 116
1.7 mi·2 min·North 116 Road
19
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi·1 min·Rockydale Road
20
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi·1 min·East Street
21
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi·25 sec·Main Street
22
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi·53 sec·West Street
23
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
1.2 mi·1 min·Stony Hill Road
24
Continue on VT 17
3.7 mi·5 min·Main Street
25
Continue on US 7; VT 17
0.1 mi·12 sec·Ethan Allen Highway
26
Turn left onto VT 17
1.2 mi·1 min·Otter Creek Highway
27
Continue on VT 17
0.9 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 17
28
Continue on VT 17
2.2 mi·3 min·Otter Creek Highway
29
Continue on VT 17
3.0 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 17
30
Turn left
127 ft·9 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over 1.5 hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You could easily depart mid-morning and still have ample time for activities upon arrival in Addison. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical drive. Since there are no specific stops recommended in the data, plan your own based on your needs, but be aware of the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.2 miles on Vermont Route 17, which could be a good point to stretch your legs if needed.
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 29.8 miles from Barre, VT, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.2 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 13 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.8 miles or 48m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addison, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 59.6 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Barre, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 17 for about 12.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.6 — 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
13.3 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
5
13.6 mi into trip|~19m in|US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.59 one way
$19.19 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$10.56
$21.11
premium
$4.86
$11.41
$22.83
diesel
$5.61
$13.16
$26.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.9
0
$6.26
$2.86
Efficient EV
14.9
0
$5.22
$2.38
EV Truck/SUV
23.8
0
$8.34
$3.81
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Barre, VT
Morning
in Barre on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Addison, VT
Morning
in Addison on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
19 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
1h 37m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a blend of driving experiences, with 57% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Vermont Route 17, including a continuous segment of 12.2 miles, which likely provides a more scenic and varied drive. The presence of Main Street suggests passing through local town centers, offering a contrast to the faster pace of I-89. The 'Mixed drive' profile indicates you'll transition between different road types, so be prepared for changes in speed and surroundings.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Vermont Route 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 59.6 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Between Barre, VT and Addison, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Moretown.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on Vermont Route 17. 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 Addison, VT before heading back.
