Origin
Barre, VT
Morning in Barre on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to East Montpelier Center, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
East Montpelier Center, VT
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
Barre to East Montpelier Center is 9.1 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Vermont Route 14 South, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a quick but engaging trip. It’s ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger Vermont exploration, offering a straightforward journey between two nearby communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Montpelier Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Dodge Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Vincent Flats Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Merchant Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Quaker Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 14 South
— 2.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and East Montpelier Center, 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
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
11
Turn left onto Quaker Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Quaker Road
12
Continue on Vincent Flats Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Vincent Flats Road
13
Turn left onto Dodge Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dodge Road
14
Turn straight onto Center Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Center Road
15
Arrive at destination
Center Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 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
$1.46 one way
$2.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
East Montpelier Center, VT
Morning in East Montpelier Center on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
22 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
19m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you’ll navigate a series of turns rather than settling into long, straight stretches. With only 29% highway share, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads, including Vermont Route 14 South, East Montpelier Road, and Dodge Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.5 miles on Vermont Route 14 South. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention due to the frequent changes in direction.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on Vermont Route 14 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 19m 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 19m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.5 miles on Vermont Route 14 South. 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 East Montpelier Center, 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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