Origin
Newbury, VT
Late night in Newbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newbury, 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
57m
Distance
36.3 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
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newbury, VT
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Barre, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion across Vermont, the 35-mile trek from Newbury to Barre is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 50 minutes. Since this is a short trip, it works perfectly as a half-day outing, leaving you plenty of time to explore your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via a combination of Main Street South, Route 5 North, and Main Street North to complete the transit. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this route is an economical choice for those looking to stay within the Northeast region. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Scott Memorial Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Scott Highway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| U.S. Route 5 North | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Route 302 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| U.S. Route 302 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East Barre Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
William Scott Memorial Highway
— 9.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on Chapel Street
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chapel Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 5
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street South
3
Continue on US 5
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 5 North
4
Continue on US 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street North
5
Turn left onto US 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mill Street
6
Continue on US 302
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 302
7
Continue on US 302
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 302
8
Continue on US 302
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Scott Highway
9
Continue on US 302
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
William Scott Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Orange Road
11
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Barre Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 302
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Barre Road
13
Continue on US 302
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Barre Road
14
Continue on US 302
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
15
Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
316 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
Toward VT 14 South
16
Turn right onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
17
Turn right
172 ft
·
12 sec
18
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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Newbury, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Main Street South
At end of road, turn left onto US 5 / Main Street South
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 302 / Mill Street
Turn left onto US 302 / Mill Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
North Main Street
Turn sharp left onto North Main Street toward VT 14 South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Toward VT 14 South
5
36.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Orange, 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this 35-mile route. With 0% of the journey spent on highways, you will be navigating local roads the entire way, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. The road maintains a consistent, technical pace as you transition between Main Street and Route 5. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should prepare for a drive that demands steady engagement rather than cruise-control relaxation. The character of this trip is defined by its local, winding nature, providing a hands-on driving experience through the Vermont landscape.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on William Scott Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Main Street South.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newbury, VT to Barre, VT is easy. At 57m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 302 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 miles (North Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,708 ft
418 ft
Total Climb
1,559 ft
Total Descent
1,428 ft
Highest Point
1,708 ft
~23.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,290 ft
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 57m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on William Scott Memorial Highway. 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 (US 5 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 302 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 miles (North Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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