Origin
Barre, VT
Morning in Barre on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Cabot, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Cabot, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward excursion in Vermont, the 20.2-mile journey from Barre to Cabot is an ideal day trip. Expect to spend approximately 31 minutes behind the wheel as you travel through the Northeast region. With a fuel budget of just $3, this drive is highly economical and requires no overnight stops. Because the route is short, you have complete flexibility to complete the trip in under an hour. It serves as a practical connection between these two Vermont towns, making it a simple addition to a larger regional itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Vermont Route 14 South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Route 215 South | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Montpelier Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Cabot Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Merchant Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 9.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Cabot, 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
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 2
11
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
12
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
13
Continue on US 2
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
14
Turn left onto VT 215
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabot Road
15
Continue on VT 215
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 215 South
16
Continue on VT 215
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
VT 215
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 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
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cabot, VT
Morning in Cabot on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
31m 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 highway-focused drive consists of 72% high-speed road travel, allowing for a consistent pace throughout the trip. You will navigate via U.S. Route 2, Vermont Route 14 South, and Route 215 South to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during a 9.7-mile segment on U.S. Route 2, which offers the most open driving conditions of the journey. As you transition between these main roads, the character of the drive shifts from primary highway arteries to the more localized feel of Route 215. Overall, the experience is efficient and focused on steady movement rather than technical maneuvering.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on U.S. Route 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and Vermont Route 14 South. 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 31m drive. You will face about 5 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 31m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on U.S. Route 2. 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 Cabot, 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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