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Trip from Barre, VT to Milton, 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 17m

Distance

53.1 mi

85 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Barre, VT, VT

Barre, VT

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town in Vermont, United States

Milton, VT

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit through Vermont, this 53.1-mile drive from Barre to Milton is an efficient choice. The journey typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel covers the trip comfortably. Navigating this route involves a combination of Vermont Route 62, I-89, and Vermont Route 289 to reach your destination. Because the distance is relatively short and the route is well-connected, you can easily complete the drive in one go without feeling rushed. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection within the Northeast region that gets you where you need to be with minimal logistical planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 27.7 mi 32m
Vermont Route 289 4.5 mi 6m
Vermont Route 62 4.4 mi 6m
Middle Road 3 mi 6m
East Road 3 mi 5m
River Road 2.9 mi 4m
Vermont Route 117 2.8 mi 4m
Main Street 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 27.7 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Milton, 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

28 mi · 32 min · I 89
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 11 Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
9

Turn right onto US 2

187 ft · 6 sec · West Main Street
10

Turn right onto VT 117

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Road
11

Continue on VT 117

2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
12

Continue on VT 117

2.0 mi · 3 min · River Road
13

Turn right onto VT 289

4.5 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
14

At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on VT 2A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
16

Turn right onto East Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · East Road
17

Continue on Middle Road

3.0 mi · 6 min · Middle Road
18

Continue on River Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
19

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
20

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Williston, VT

27 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

Duxbury, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bolton, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.5 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.5 — 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
33 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 11 Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
7
43.5 mi into trip | ~57m in | VT 2A / Colchester Road

At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A / Colchester Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.55 one way

$17.10 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $9.41 $18.81
premium $4.86 $10.17 $20.34
diesel $5.61 $11.72 $23.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.9 0 $5.58 $2.55
Efficient EV 13.3 0 $4.65 $2.12
EV Truck/SUV 21.2 0 $7.43 $3.40

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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 14, 2026

Origin

Barre, VT

Late night in Barre on Sunday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 9 mph 91% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:13PM EDT until April 14 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

Milton, VT

Late night in Milton on Sunday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:13PM EDT until April 14 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

45°F

Williston, VT

27 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

4 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 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 about 74% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm on I-89, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.7 miles. The drive begins on local connections like Route 62 before transitioning into the interstate system that makes up the bulk of your travel time. As you approach the final leg of the journey, you will exit the main interstate to utilize Vermont Route 289. Expect a consistent, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroads adventure, as the infrastructure is designed for steady movement across the region.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 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 289. 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 53.1 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.

Between Barre, VT and Milton, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Williston.

Burlington

5 mi in | ~8m

Williston

33 mi in | ~41m

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 17m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.7 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 Milton, 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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