Origin
Barre, VT
Morning in Barre on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Newbury, 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
57m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 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
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Newbury, VT
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Trip Overview
Barre to Newbury is 36.2 miles and takes about 57 minutes via William Scott Memorial Highway and U.S. Route 5 North, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, traversing the Northeast region. You'll experience a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a leisurely day trip or as a connector to other adventures in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Scott Memorial Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Scott Highway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| U.S. Route 5 North | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Route 302 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| U.S. Route 302 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East Barre Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
William Scott Memorial Highway
— 9.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Newbury, VT.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
5 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Continue on Church Street
503 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn straight onto US 302
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
5
Continue on US 302
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Barre Road
6
Enter roundabout onto US 302
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Barre Road
7
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Barre Road
8
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Orange Road
9
Continue on US 302
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
William Scott Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 302
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Scott Highway
11
Continue on US 302
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 302
12
Continue on US 302
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 302
13
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mill Street
14
Continue on Mill Street
193 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mill Street
15
Turn right onto US 5; US 302
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street North
16
Continue on US 5
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 5 North
17
Continue on US 5
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street South
18
Turn right onto Chapel Street
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chapel Street
19
Arrive at destination
Chapel 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.2 — 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
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 302 / East Barre Road
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / East Barre Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
30.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 5; US 302 / Main Street North
Turn right onto US 5; US 302 / Main Street North
Navigation decision point
3
36.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Chapel Street
Turn right onto Chapel Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.83 one way
$11.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Newbury, VT
Morning in Newbury on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Orange, 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m 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?
About 35% of this drive is on highways. You'll encounter a 9.6-mile stretch on William Scott Memorial Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mix of driving environments, moving from more open highway sections to more rural cruising as you proceed north. The route offers a balanced experience between faster travel and more local road conditions.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on William Scott Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Barre, VT to Newbury, VT is easy. At 57m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.5 miles (US 5; US 302 / Main Street North): Navigation decision point.
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 57m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on William Scott Memorial Highway. 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 3.8 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.5 miles (US 5; US 302 / Main Street North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newbury, 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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