Spanning 69.6 miles across Vermont, this trip from Barre to Berkshire is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. Expect to budget approximately $11 for fuel, making it an affordable excursion within the Northeast region. The route utilizes a mix of major arteries and local roads, offering a practical transition between these two Vermont towns. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, the trip is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight lodging or complex logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from Barre, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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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
West Enosburg Road
4.8 mi
7m
Water Tower Road
4.4 mi
10m
Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi
6m
Main Street North
4.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Berkshire, 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 10Toward 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
Continue on VT 108
4.4 mi·6 min·Main Street North
26
Continue on VT 108
4.8 mi·7 min·West Enosburg Road
27
Turn right onto VT 108
0.6 mi·54 sec·Main Street
28
Turn slight right onto VT 105
0.3 mi·29 sec·Elm Street
29
Turn left onto Water Tower Road
4.4 mi·10 min·Water Tower Road
30
Turn slight left onto Center Hill Road
100 ft·4 sec·Center Hill Road
31
Arrive at destination
Center Hill Road
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can comfortably plan your trip without the stress of frequent mandatory stops, as the entire 69.6-mile route is short enough to drive in one go. Keep in mind that since your longest stretch on I-89 is limited to 13 miles, you will be performing more turning and navigating than pure highway cruising. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for the transition between high-speed interstate driving and the slower, more technical sections of Mountain Road. Checking your fuel levels before leaving Barre is a smart move to ensure you stay within your $11 estimated budget for the duration of the trip.
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 34.8 miles from Barre, VT, or about 56m 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 56m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berkshire, 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 69.6 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 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
$11.20 one way
$22.41 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.33
$24.66
premium
$4.86
$13.33
$26.66
diesel
$5.61
$15.37
$30.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.09
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.74
$4.45
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 14, 2026
Origin
Barre, VT
Late night
in Barre on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 9 mph91% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Berkshire, VT
Late night
in Berkshire on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Johnson, VT
35 mi in
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
25 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 55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 drive features a mixed profile, balancing faster transit with more localized navigation. You will spend about 48% of your time on highways, though the longest uninterrupted stretch on I-89 is only 13 miles, keeping the interstate portion relatively brief. Transitioning from the highway onto Vermont Route 108 South and Mountain Road shifts the pace significantly. You should prepare for a change in driving dynamics as you move off the main interstate and onto these secondary roads. The experience is less about a monotonous highway grind and more about navigating the varied infrastructure that connects these specific Vermont corridors.
48% 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: 13 mi on I 89.
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 14 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 69.6 miles you will encounter 14 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,521 ft425 ft
Total Climb
1,961 ft
Total Descent
1,849 ft
Highest Point
1,521 ft
~34.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,097 ft
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 Berkshire, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Stowe.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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 Berkshire, VT before heading back.
