Origin
Lincoln, VT
Late night in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, VT to Barre, 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 10m
Distance
35.7 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
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, VT
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Barre, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion across Vermont, the 35.7-mile trek from Lincoln to Barre is a manageable day trip that takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. You will navigate a mix of roads, primarily utilizing Lincoln Gap Road, Vermont Route 63, and a segment of I-89. With a modest fuel budget of about $6, this route is an efficient way to travel between these two Northeast locations. Since the drive is short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward transition as you move through the Vermont landscape, keeping your travel plans flexible and simple.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Gap Road | 7.7 mi | 16m |
| Vermont Route 63 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 89 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 12A | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Warren Mountain Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 64 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Roxburry Mountain Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Brook Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Gap Road
— 7.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on Quaker Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Quaker Street
2
Turn slight left onto East River Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
3
Continue on Lincoln Gap Road
7.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Lincoln Gap Road
4
Turn straight onto VT 100
343 ft
·
6 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
5
Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Covered Bridge Road
6
Continue on Covered Bridge Road
168 ft
·
8 sec
·
Covered Bridge Road
7
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto Flat Iron Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Flat Iron Road
9
Turn right onto Brook Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Brook Road
10
Turn right onto Roxburry Mountain Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Roxburry Mountain Road
11
Continue on Warren Mountain Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Warren Mountain Road
12
Turn left onto VT 12A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Roxbury Road
13
Continue on VT 12A
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 12A
14
Turn right onto Lovers Lane
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lovers Lane
15
Continue on VT 64
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 64
16
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
17
Merge onto I 89
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 89
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
19
Continue on VT 63
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 63
20
Turn left onto VT 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Barre Road
21
Continue on VT 14
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
22
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
23
Turn right
172 ft
·
12 sec
24
Arrive at destination
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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Lincoln, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Covered Bridge Road
Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn left toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
6
29.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
5
35.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Barre on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Warren, 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
21 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 10m 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 drive offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning from local lanes to a more conventional interstate experience. About 39% of your journey is spent on the highway, balancing technical driving with faster stretches. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period covering 7.7 miles on Lincoln Gap Road, which sets the tone for the initial phase of your trip. As you move toward the I-89 portion, the character of the road shifts, providing a contrast between quieter local routes and the steady pace of the interstate. You can expect a varied experience behind the wheel that keeps the drive engaging without being overly taxing.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Lincoln Gap Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in near Covered Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (Covered Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles: 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 Lincoln, VT to Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
26.1 mi in
|
~54m
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 10m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Lincoln Gap Road. 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 8.8 miles (Covered Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles: 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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