Origin
Duxbury, VT
Morning in Duxbury on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duxbury, VT to Barre, 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
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duxbury, VT
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Barre, VT
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Trip Overview
This short, 18.1-mile journey from Duxbury to Barre, Vermont, is easily manageable in just 26 minutes, making it perfect for a quick day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-89, with portions of Vermont Route 62 and U.S. Route 2, meaning you'll spend about 91% of your time on highway driving. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this drive offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel within the Northeast region. There are no recommended overnight stops, and the drive is short enough to allow for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 4 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duxbury, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
61 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
U.S. Route 2
5
Turn left onto Center Road
349 ft
·
7 sec
·
Center Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
7
Merge onto I 89
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
9
Continue on VT 62
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 62
10
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 62
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 62
11
Turn right onto US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on VT 14
387 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
Toward VT 14 South
13
Turn right onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
14
Turn right
172 ft
·
12 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn right onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
5
18 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Barre, VT
Morning in Barre on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 91% of the drive on faster roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.9 miles on I-89, providing a solid period of consistent travel. The route blends interstate cruising with some local road segments as you transition towards your destination. This profile suggests a drive that is largely about efficient travel between two points in Vermont, with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares.
91% 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: 7.9 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100.
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 18.1 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: at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving 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: 18.1 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 (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 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: at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 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 Barre, 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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