Origin
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Huntington, 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 2m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Huntington, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Barre to Huntington, you are facing a straightforward 34.1-mile journey across Vermont. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 2 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate through local roads like Prospect Street, North Main Street, and Route 62 to complete the transit. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. This drive connects two communities within the Northeast region, offering a practical way to transition between these Vermont towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 13 mi | 14m |
| Theodore Roosevelt Highway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Wes White Hill | 3.1 mi | 11m |
| Pond Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Huntington, 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
·
39 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
9
Turn left onto VT 100
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 100
10
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on US 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Route 2
13
Continue on US 2
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
14
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn left onto Cochran Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cochran Road
16
Turn left onto Wes White Hill
3.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Wes White Hill
17
Continue on Pond Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Pond Road
18
Continue on Bridge Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
19
Turn left onto East Street
244 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Street
20
Turn slight left onto Main Road
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Road
21
Turn right onto Raven Ridge
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Raven Ridge
22
Turn right
321 ft
·
23 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.6 — 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
28.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Cochran Road
Turn left onto Cochran Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Huntington, VT
Late night in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Waterbury, VT
17 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
3 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 2m 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 demands your full attention as you transition between these Vermont locales. The route avoids major highways entirely, meaning you will spend zero percent of your time on high-speed interstates. Because this path consists exclusively of local roads, you should not expect any long, monotonous highway stretches. Instead, the personality of this drive is defined by its winding, hands-on nature. You will find that the road surface and character shift consistently as you navigate the local streets connecting your origin and destination.
63% 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: 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 Theodore Roosevelt Highway. You will hit about 12 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 34.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 Huntington, 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 2m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). 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 Huntington, 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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