Origin
Huntington, VT
Morning in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, 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
1h 2m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, VT
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Barre, VT
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Trip Overview
Spanning 41.7 miles across the Northeast region of Vermont, this trip from Huntington to Barre is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, it is ideally suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the trip, making it a very budget-friendly transit. The route relies heavily on major infrastructure, including I-89 and Vermont Route 62, to bridge the gap between these two Vermont towns. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, the simplicity of this connection makes it an easy addition to your travel schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 27.4 mi | 31m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Huntington Road | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| Main Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 27.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on this road
321 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Raven Ridge
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
Raven Ridge
3
Turn left onto Main Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Road
4
Continue on Huntington Road
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Huntington Road
5
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
6
Turn left onto US 2
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
8
Merge onto I 89
27 mi
·
31 min
·
I 89
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
10
Continue on VT 62
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 62
11
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 62
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 62
12
Turn right onto US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on VT 14
387 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
Toward VT 14 South
14
Turn right onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
15
Turn right
172 ft
·
12 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Huntington, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Raven Ridge
Turn left onto Raven Ridge
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 2 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 2 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
36.2 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
41.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
41.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
6:38 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
59°F
Bolton, VT
21 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
16 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
1h 2m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 76% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself cruising along I-89 for the majority of the trip, which includes a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.4 miles. After navigating the local roads of Huntington, the transition to the interstate provides a consistent, steady pace for most of the duration. As you approach the final leg of the journey, you will exit the interstate onto Vermont Route 62 to reach Barre. The experience behind the wheel is predictable and efficient, trading technical, winding backroads for the straightforward flow of Vermont’s primary highway system.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Raven Ridge.
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 41.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Raven Ridge): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 2 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 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 1h 2m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.4 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 0.1 miles (Raven Ridge): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 2 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 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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