Origin
Milton, VT
Late night in Milton on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, 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 17m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, VT
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Barre, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Milton to Barre, you are looking at a straightforward 59-mile trek through the heart of Vermont. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is highly economical for a quick getaway. You will primarily stick to I-89, transitioning onto U.S. Route 7 South and Vermont Route 62 to reach your destination. Because the journey is relatively short and focused on major thoroughfares, it serves as a highly efficient connection between these two Northeast locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 47.4 mi | 55m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 7 South | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 47.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
3
Continue on River Street
246 ft
·
7 sec
·
River Street
4
Turn right onto Railroad Street
323 ft
·
9 sec
·
Railroad Street
5
Turn straight onto US 7
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
6
Turn right onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Merge onto I 89
47 mi
·
55 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
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Milton, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 59 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 7 / River Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / River Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Railroad Street
Turn right onto Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
6
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.50 one way
$19.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Williston, VT
30 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
3 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 17m 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 journey is defined by a heavy reliance on high-speed transit, with highway driving accounting for 95% of the total distance. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate the longest uninterrupted stretch of 47.4 miles along I-89. While the road is designed for efficiency rather than leisurely exploration, the transition from the interstate to the local flow of Vermont Route 62 provides a clear shift in character as you approach Barre. Being behind the wheel here is a practical, no-nonsense experience that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or winding backroads. You should prepare for a steady, highway-focused drive that keeps you moving toward your destination without significant interruption.
95% 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: 47.4 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 62. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 7 / River Street.
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 17m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.4 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 17m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.4 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 (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.4 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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