Origin
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Lincoln, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Lincoln, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Vermont, this 35.7-mile journey from Barre to Lincoln is an ideal day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive for a single afternoon. You will navigate a mix of local roads, including Vermont Route 63 and Route 12A, before finishing on Lincoln Gap Road. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is a highly economical route for those looking to explore the Northeast region. Because the total duration is quite short, there is no need to split this into an overnight trip, allowing you plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Gap Road | 7.7 mi | 16m |
| Vermont Route 63 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 12A | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| I 89 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Warren Mountain Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| Roxburry Mountain Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 64 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Brook Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Gap Road
— 7.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Lincoln, 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
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 5
Toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
9
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
4 sec
Toward VT 64 West
10
Turn slight right onto VT 64
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 64
11
Continue on Lovers Lane
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lovers Lane
12
At end of road, turn left onto VT 12A
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 12A
13
Continue on VT 12A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Roxbury Road
14
Turn right onto Warren Mountain Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Warren Mountain Road
15
Continue on Roxburry Mountain Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Roxburry Mountain Road
16
Turn left onto Brook Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Brook Road
17
Turn left onto Flat Iron Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Flat Iron Road
18
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road
168 ft
·
8 sec
·
Covered Bridge Road
20
Continue on Covered Bridge Road
520 ft
·
17 sec
·
Covered Bridge Road
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Covered Bridge Road
385 ft
·
16 sec
·
Covered Bridge Road
22
Turn left onto VT 100
343 ft
·
5 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
23
Turn slight right onto Lincoln Gap Road
7.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Lincoln Gap Road
24
Continue on East River Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
25
Turn slight right onto Quaker Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Quaker Street
26
Arrive at destination
Quaker Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.8 — 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
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
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VT 64 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward VT 64 West
5
26.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Covered Bridge Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Covered Bridge Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
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
Lincoln, VT
Late night in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Warren, VT
18 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
21 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 10m 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 route offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the journey engaging rather than monotonous. You will spend about 38% of your time on highways, balancing faster stretches with more localized driving. The terrain shifts as you progress, with the longest uninterrupted segment spanning 7.7 miles along Lincoln Gap Road. You should prepare for a transition from the busier roads near Barre to the more focused, technical stretches as you approach Lincoln. It is a practical drive that avoids the repetitive nature of long-haul interstate travel.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Lincoln Gap Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 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
6/10
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 35.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Barre, VT to Lincoln, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williamstown along the way.
Williamstown
9.7 mi in
|
~15m
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 10m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Lincoln Gap Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lincoln, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lincoln, 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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