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Trip from Barre, VT to Barton, 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 15m

Distance

48.3 mi

78 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Barre, VT, VT

Barre, VT

Selim Karadayı

Downtown Barton, VT, VT

Barton, VT

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

Barre to Barton is 48.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via Vermont Route 14 North and Vermont Route 16, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Vermont, making it a straightforward journey. It's a relatively short drive, primarily focused on highway travel, so you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient connection between these two towns without extensive detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vermont Route 14 North 18.9 mi 28m
Vermont Route 16 11.5 mi 17m
Dry Pond Road 4.5 mi 6m
Vermont Route 14 South 2.5 mi 4m
Glover Street 2.2 mi 3m
Glover Road 2.1 mi 3m
Vermont Route 15 East 2.1 mi 3m
East Montpelier Road 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Vermont Route 14 North — 18.9 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Barton, 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

0.2 mi · 37 sec · North Main Street
5

Turn right onto Merchant Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Merchant Street
6

Turn straight onto VT 14

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Maple Avenue
7

Continue on VT 14

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Montpelier Road
8

Continue on VT 14

1.6 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South
9

Continue on VT 14

0.9 mi · 1 min · Vermont Route 14 South
10

At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14

0.3 mi · 37 sec · U.S. Route 2
11

Turn left onto VT 14

19 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 North
12

Continue on VT 14

0.6 mi · 56 sec · South Main Street
13

Turn right onto VT 15

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Mill Street
14

Continue on VT 15

2.1 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East
15

Turn left onto VT 16

11 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 16
16

Continue on VT 16

4.5 mi · 6 min · Dry Pond Road
17

Continue on VT 16

2.2 mi · 3 min · Glover Street
18

Continue on VT 16

2.1 mi · 3 min · Glover Road
19

Continue on VT 16

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Church Street
20

Turn right onto Village Square

163 ft · 3 sec · Village Square
21

Turn right onto US 5; VT 16

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

US 5; VT 16

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Woodbury, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodbury, VT

24 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

East Montpelier, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hardwick, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.1 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.5 — 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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Merchant Street

Turn right onto Merchant Street

Navigation decision point

4
5.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2

At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.78 one way

$15.55 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.56 $17.11
premium $4.86 $9.25 $18.50
diesel $5.61 $10.66 $21.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.5 0 $5.07 $2.32
Efficient EV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.93
EV Truck/SUV 19.3 0 $6.76 $3.09

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Barre, VT

Late night in Barre on Sunday

Local time

3:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barton, VT

Late night in Barton on Sunday

Local time

3:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

32°F

Woodbury, VT

24 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

1 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 15m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 73% of the journey on main roads. You'll experience a predominantly highway feel for much of the 48.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch without a major change in road type is 18.9 miles on Vermont Route 14 North. The route transitions from Vermont Route 14 North to Vermont Route 16, and then briefly onto Dry Pond Road, indicating a mix of primary state highways and potentially some more localized stretches as you approach Barton.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on Vermont Route 14 North.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 14 North and Vermont Route 16. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 0.1 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.

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 15m. Total distance: 48.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on Vermont Route 14 North. 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 0.1 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barton, 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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