Origin
Newport, VT
Late night in Newport on Wednesday
Local time
3:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport, VT to Barre, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, VT
Mohan Nannapaneni
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Trip Overview
Newport to Barre is 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 33m via Vermont Route 14 South and I 91, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Vermont's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive between two points. Given its relatively short length and mostly highway profile, it's a practical option for a quick transit. You'll spend a significant portion on the interstate, making for efficient travel. This route is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss connection between these two Vermont towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.6 miles from Newport, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 South | 21.4 mi | 32m |
| I 91 | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| Vermont Route 16 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Dry Pond Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Glover Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 15 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Montpelier Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Access Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 14 South
— 21.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on Railroad Square
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Railroad Square
2
Turn left onto Western Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Western Avenue
3
Turn right onto VT 191
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Access Road
4
Continue on VT 191
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
Schuler Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 91 South: Saint Johnsbury
6
Merge onto I 91
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 91
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 25
Toward VT 16: Barton, Glover
8
Turn right onto VT 16
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Glover Road
9
Continue on VT 16
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Glover Street
10
Continue on VT 16
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Dry Pond Road
11
Continue on VT 16
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 16
12
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
13
Continue on VT 15
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mill Street
14
Turn left onto VT 15
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on VT 14
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
17
Turn left onto VT 14
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
18
Continue on VT 14
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Montpelier Road
19
Continue on VT 14
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Maple Avenue
20
Turn straight onto Merchant Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Merchant Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 302; VT 14
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on VT 14
387 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
Toward VT 14 South
23
Turn right onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
24
Turn right
172 ft
·
12 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 33-minute drive, departing anytime between late morning and early afternoon should give you plenty of daylight. Since it’s a short trip, you have flexibility with stops, but consider taking a break around the halfway point. The fuel cost is estimated at $10, so ensure you start with a full tank or know where the next gas station is located, especially before you transition off I-91. Keep an eye out for the point where Vermont Route 14 South ends and I-91 begins, as this is a key transition on your route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.6 miles from Newport, VT, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.6 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barre, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Newport, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newport, VT
This is one driving day of about 63.2 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Newport, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 14 South for about 21.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Newport, 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 0.1 and 63.2 — 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
|
Western Avenue
Turn left onto Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward VT 16: Barton, Glover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 25
Toward VT 16: Barton, Glover
5
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.53 one way
$21.06 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| premium | $5.07 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Wednesday
Local time
3:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Hardwick, VT
32 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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 33m 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 is predominantly on highways, with 78% of the route utilizing interstate or similar limited-access roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 21.4 miles on Vermont Route 14 South, which likely offers a more rural cruising experience as you transition from highway to surface roads. Expect merging traffic as you enter and exit the interstate system. The remaining 22% will be on state routes, providing a contrast to the faster highway sections.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 mi on Vermont Route 14 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 14 South and I 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Western Avenue.
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 33m 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 0.1 miles (Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.9 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,302 ft
602 ft
Total Climb
1,071 ft
Total Descent
1,156 ft
Highest Point
1,302 ft
~27.1 mi in
Elevation Range
699 ft
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 Newport, VT to Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Glover along the way.
Glover
16.2 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Starting in Newport, VT
Full guide →Newport is a city in the Northeast Kingdom region of Vermont.
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 33m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on Vermont Route 14 South. 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 (Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.9 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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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