Origin
Barre, VT
Morning in Barre on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Northfield, 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
26m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Northfield, VT
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Trip Overview
Barre to Northfield is 14.9 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Vermont Route 63 and I-89, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick transit or as a segment of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making for an efficient travel experience. Consider this route when you need to cover a small distance quickly within the Green Mountain State.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 63 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 89 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 64 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 12 South | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Barre Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 63
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Northfield, 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
Turn right onto VT 12
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 12 South
12
Continue on VT 12
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
13
Turn left onto Water Street
208 ft
·
6 sec
·
Water Street
14
Turn right
183 ft
·
13 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.6 — 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
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
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
VT 12 / Vermont Route 12 South
Turn right onto VT 12 / Vermont Route 12 South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.40 one way
$4.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
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
Northfield, VT
Morning in Northfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
26m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey utilizing interstate and state highway systems. You'll experience some stretches on Vermont Route 63, including a continuous segment of 3.7 miles, before merging onto I-89 and then transitioning to Vermont Route 64. The roads are generally well-suited for steady driving, allowing for a consistent pace for most of the 26-minute trip. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience as you navigate between these two Vermont towns.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Vermont Route 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 63 and I 89. You will hit about 10 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 14.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 Northfield, 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 26m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 3.7 miles on Vermont Route 63. 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 (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 Northfield, 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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