Origin
Barre, VT
Morning in Barre on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Eden, 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
1h 15m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
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Eden, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Barre to Eden, Vermont, this 49-mile trip serves as a straightforward local transit through the Northeast region. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 15 minutes behind the wheel for this journey, which is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. With no required stops and a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a low-stress drive that doesn't demand an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Prospect Street, North Main Street, and Route 62. Because this route avoids highways entirely, it offers a more grounded, local experience compared to traveling along major interstates. It is an ideal choice if you prefer staying on smaller, community-focused roads while transitioning between these two Vermont towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 13 mi | 14m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Laporte Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Waterbury Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 15 West | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Eden, 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 10
Toward 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
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterbury Road
12
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
14
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pucker Street
15
Continue on VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pucker Street
16
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Laporte Road
17
Continue on VT 100 ALT
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 100 Bypass
18
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100
169 ft
·
3 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 West
19
Continue on VT 15; VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
20
Enter roundabout onto VT 100
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
VT Route 100
21
Continue on VT 100
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
VT Route 100
22
Turn straight onto VT 100
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Vermont Route 100
23
Turn left onto VT 118
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
Belvidere Road
24
Arrive at destination
VT 118
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 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 115 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
$7.89 one way
$15.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 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 | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
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.
Destination
Eden, VT
Morning in Eden on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate traffic or long, monotonous stretches of pavement. Instead, the route is characterized by constant turns, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the regional landscape. Because there is no single longest stretch, the road maintains a consistent, technical feel throughout the entire 49-mile duration. You should anticipate a drive that values precision and local navigation over rapid transit, making it a distinct departure from typical highway travel.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 100. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 49 miles you will encounter 11 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Eden, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Stowe.
Burlington
5 mi in
|
~8m
Stowe
18.2 mi in
|
~24m
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: 49 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 (62%). 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 Eden, 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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