Origin
Barre, VT
Morning in Barre on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Hartford, 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 6m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward transit between Barre and Hartford, this 52.4-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a quick day excursion. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 6 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of roughly $8, it is an economical route that keeps costs low for solo travelers and families alike. Navigating primarily via I-89, Vermont Route 63, and Woodstock Road, you will traverse the heart of Vermont. This route stays entirely within the Northeast region, offering a consistent experience as you move from one Vermont hub to the other.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 42.8 mi | 49m |
| Vermont Route 63 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Woodstock Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| South Barre Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| TH 132 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 42.8 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
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
43 mi
·
49 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 4
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodstock Road
10
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
TH 132
11
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
12
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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VT 14 / South Main Street
Turn right onto VT 14 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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VT 63 / Vermont Route 63
Turn right onto VT 63 / Vermont Route 63
Navigation decision point
5
49 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
4
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 4 / Woodstock Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 4 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.44 one way
$16.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.03 | $20.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Hartford, VT
Morning in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Bethel, VT
26 mi in
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
1 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 6m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the route features a 42.8-mile stretch on I-89 that serves as the backbone of your drive. While the transition onto Vermont Route 63 and Woodstock Road provides a change of pace from the interstate, the majority of your time will be spent cruising at highway speeds. You can expect a consistent, predictable driving experience that lacks the technical curves or slow-going local traffic found on secondary backroads. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.8 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 63. 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 1h 6m drive. You will face about 9 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 (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (VT 63 / Vermont Route 63): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Barre, VT to Hartford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Quechee along the way.
Quechee
49 mi in
|
~1h
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".
Arriving in Hartford, VT
Full guide →White River Junction is a village on the Connecticut River in eastern Vermont. It is in the town of Hartford.
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 6m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.8 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 (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (VT 63 / Vermont Route 63): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hartford, 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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