Barre, VT to Franklin, VT is 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m via I 89 and Vermont Route 105, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Vermont, traveling north through the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. Given its relatively short duration and focus on interstate travel, this is an ideal day trip for those looking for a quick journey between two points in the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Barre, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
63 mi
1h 13m
Vermont Route 105
6.7 mi
10m
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi
6m
Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi
6m
North Sheldon Road
2.6 mi
4m
Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi
3m
Vermont Route 120
1.7 mi
3m
Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 63 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Franklin, 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
63 mi·1 hr 13 min·I 89
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 19Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
9
Turn right onto VT 104
0.6 mi·1 min·Fairfax Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on VT 104
1.8 mi·3 min·Fisher Pond Road
11
Continue on VT 105
4.4 mi·6 min·Sheldon Road
12
Continue on VT 105
6.7 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 105
13
Turn left onto VT 120
1.7 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 120
14
Continue on VT 120
2.6 mi·4 min·North Sheldon Road
15
Continue on VT 120
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
16
Turn left onto Hanna Road
171 ft·6 sec·Hanna Road
17
Turn right
56 ft·4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under two hours and a fuel cost around $14, this route offers flexibility. You can comfortably depart anytime and still complete the journey within daylight hours. There are no designated stops mentioned, so you can decide on breaks as needed; however, consider refueling before you leave Barre, VT, as the longest stretch on I 89 is quite substantial. The shift from interstate to state routes means keeping an eye out for changing speed limits as you approach Franklin, VT.
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 43.8 miles from Barre, VT, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 54m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barre, VT
This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Barre, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 63 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68.8 — 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
68.3 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
5
68.8 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Turn right onto VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.10 one way
$28.20 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.52
$31.03
premium
$4.86
$16.78
$33.55
diesel
$5.61
$19.34
$38.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Maplewood Convenience Store/Comfort Inn - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.20
$4.20
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
EV Truck/SUV
35
0
$12.26
$5.61
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Barre, VT
Late night
in Barre on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Franklin, VT
Late night
in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live 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
13 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
1h 54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is largely a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 63 miles on I 89, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to Vermont Route 105 and Sheldon Road, the character of the drive will shift from interstate speeds to more local road conditions. Expect a predominantly smooth and direct experience, with the longest continuous high-speed segment offering a chance to cover ground efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 63 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 105. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 10 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 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.
On the drive from Barre, VT to Franklin, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
The drive from Barre, VT to Franklin, VT covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 105, Sheldon Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.8 miles from Barre, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Barre, VT to Franklin, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
