Barre to Fair Haven is 84 miles and takes about 2 hours via U.S. Route 4 and I 89, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With 87% of the drive on highways, you'll find it's a straightforward connection between these locations. It’s a route that prioritizes efficiency, making it a good option when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42 miles from Barre, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Route 4
25.2 mi
33m
I 89
24.3 mi
28m
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi
16m
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi
13m
Vermont Route 63
3.7 mi
5m
River Street
3.4 mi
5m
North Main Street
2.5 mi
5m
South Main Street
2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 25.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Fair Haven, VT.
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Start on this road
172 ft·18 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft·7 sec·Prospect Street
3
Turn right onto VT 14
1.1 mi·3 min·South Main Street
4
Continue on VT 14
0.6 mi·1 min·South Barre Road
5
Turn right onto VT 63
3.7 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 63
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 89 South: White River Junction
7
Merge onto I 89
24 mi·28 min·I 89
8
Take the exit onto VT 107
0.3 mi·46 sec·VT 107
Exit 3Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
9
Turn right onto VT 107
1.7 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 107
10
Continue on VT 107
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
11
Turn slight left onto VT 107
3.4 mi·5 min·River Street
12
Continue on VT 107
6.7 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 107
13
Continue on VT 100
11 mi·16 min·Vermont Route 100
14
Merge onto US 4
9.3 mi·14 min·U.S. Route 4
15
Continue on US 4
1.2 mi·2 min·Woodstock Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 7
2.1 mi·4 min·North Main Street
17
Take the exit onto US 4
0.1 mi·7 sec·US 4
Toward US 4 West: Fair Haven
18
Merge onto US 4
16 mi·18 min·U.S. Route 4
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward VT 4A: Fair Haven
20
Turn left onto Dutton Avenue
0.5 mi·51 sec·Dutton Avenue
21
Continue on VT 4A
0.4 mi·41 sec·North Main Street
22
Turn right onto North Park Place
80 ft·1 sec·North Park Place
23
Arrive at destination
North Park Place
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour duration, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You could easily depart anytime in the morning or afternoon and still arrive with plenty of daylight. With only 84 miles, you might not need to stop for fuel, but keep an eye on your gauge, especially since the longest stretch without a potential exit is 25.2 miles on U.S. Route 4. Plan to fuel up before you leave Barre to be on the safe side.
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 42 miles from Barre, VT, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.2 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 58m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fair Haven, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barre, VT
This is one driving day of about 84 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Barre, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 4 for about 25.2 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 64.7 — 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
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|VT 14 / South Main Street
Turn right onto VT 14 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
30.4 mi into trip|~39m in|VT 107
Take the exit onto VT 107 toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
4
30.7 mi into trip|~40m in|VT 107 / Vermont Route 107
Turn right onto VT 107 / Vermont Route 107
Navigation decision point
4
64.7 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|US 4; US 7 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 7 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.18 one way
$26.36 round trip
$3.99/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$14.80
$29.61
premium
$4.81
$15.91
$31.83
diesel
$4.80
$15.86
$31.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.2
0
$8.82
$4.03
Efficient EV
21
0
$7.35
$3.36
EV Truck/SUV
33.6
0
$11.76
$5.38
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Jun 28, 2026
Origin
Barre, VT
Morning
in Barre on Monday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
N 2 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fair Haven, VT
Morning
in Fair Haven on Monday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
N 2 mph9% chanceLive forecast
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
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
2h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 40.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 87% of the 84 miles on faster roads like I 89 and U.S. Route 4. You'll experience a stretch of 25.2 miles on U.S. Route 4 before transitioning to other roads. Expect frequent exits and merges typical of highway driving for much of the trip.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on U.S. Route 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 4 and I 89. 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 84 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 (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (VT 107): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,719 ft393 ft
Total Climb
2,184 ft
Total Descent
2,393 ft
Highest Point
1,719 ft
~12 mi in
Elevation Range
1,326 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Barre, VT to Fair Haven, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 84 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 miles on U.S. Route 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (VT 107): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fair Haven, VT before heading back.
