Origin
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Burlington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Barre and Burlington, this straightforward 45.3-mile trip is easily managed in under an hour. You will primarily utilize Vermont Route 62 and I-89 to make the trek, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region of Vermont, you will experience consistent regional character throughout the drive. This highway-focused path provides a reliable link between the two locations, perfect for commuters or travelers who prefer a quick, direct transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 38.3 mi | 44m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Williston Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Burlington, 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
38 mi
·
44 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
9
Turn straight onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Williston Road
10
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.5 — 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
3
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
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
4
43.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward US 2 West: Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Burlington, VT
Late night in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Bolton, VT
23 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 highly efficient transit, as 94% of this 58-minute drive is spent on highways. You will start by transitioning onto I-89, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey at 38.3 miles. The road maintains a consistent pace, moving quickly away from local streets like Main Street and into a steady, highway-focused flow. Because the vast majority of the route stays on high-speed roads, you can anticipate a streamlined experience behind the wheel. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or winding backroads.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 62. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect 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 58m 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: 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 58m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.3 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 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 Burlington, 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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