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Trip from Barnet, VT to Danville Center, VT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

20m

Distance

16.3 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States

Barnet, VT

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Downtown Danville Center, VT, VT

Danville Center, VT

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Barnet, VT to Danville Center, VT covers 16.3 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 91, U.S. Route 2 West, Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 20m highway drive covering 16.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and U.S. Route 2 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 10 miles on I 91.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 2 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Bimson Drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Bimson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Bimson Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Bimson Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 91

Navigation decision point

Toward I 91
3
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 91

Merge onto I 91

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
10.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 21 Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
3
16.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | Penny Lane

Turn left onto Penny Lane

Navigation decision point

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 Barnet, VT to Danville Center, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.

Montpelier

10.6 mi in | ~13m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 10 mi 11m
U.S. Route 2 West 5.5 mi 6m
Church Street 0.3 mi 1m
Bimson Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Penny Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Monument Circle <0.1 mi <1m
Anderson Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 10 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barnet, VT and Danville Center, VT.

1

Start on Anderson Street

36 ft · 1 sec · Anderson Street
2

Turn slight right onto Monument Circle

139 ft · 6 sec · Monument Circle
3

Turn slight right onto Church Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Church Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto Bimson Drive

385 ft · 9 sec · Bimson Drive
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 91
6

Merge onto I 91

10.0 mi · 11 min · I 91
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 21 Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
8

Turn right onto US 2

5.5 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 2 West
9

Turn left onto Penny Lane

223 ft · 9 sec · Penny Lane
10

Arrive at destination

Penny Lane

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.62 one way

$5.25 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.89 $5.77
premium $4.86 $3.12 $6.24
diesel $5.61 $3.60 $7.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.43 $0.65
EV Truck/SUV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Barnet, VT

Night in Barnet on Thursday

Local time

11:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Danville Center, VT

Night in Danville Center on Thursday

Local time

11:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

19 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

20m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Barnet, VT to Danville Center, VT covers 16.3 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, U.S. Route 2 West, Church Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Barnet, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Bimson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Barnet, VT to Danville Center, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.

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