Origin
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Middlesex, 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
20m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Middlesex, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short, 14.1-mile drive from Barre to Middlesex, Vermont, will take you about 20 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local route, primarily utilizing Prospect Street and North Main Street before merging onto Route 62. Since it's so brief and requires no overnight stays, it's perfect as a single-day trip within the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a minimal $2, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. You'll find this drive to be a series of turns rather than a monotonous stretch of highway, offering a relaxed pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Center Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Middlesex, 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
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
9
Turn left onto Center Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Center Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
11
Arrive at destination
US 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.6 — 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
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Middlesex, VT
Late night in Middlesex on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating town streets and local roads for the entire 14.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile suggests frequent changes in direction. You'll start on Prospect Street and North Main Street, experiencing the feel of a typical New England town before transitioning onto Route 62. This road's personality is defined by its local character and the absence of high-speed highway driving.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 62. You will hit about 8 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 14.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 Middlesex, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Moretown.
Burlington
5 mi in
|
~8m
Moretown
13.3 mi in
|
~18m
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 20m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 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 Middlesex, 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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