The drive from Barre, VT to Arlington, VT covers 109.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, I 89, Vermont Route 100 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.5 miles on North Main Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.9 miles from Barre, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 109.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Barre, VT to Arlington, VT covers 109.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 41.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 30.4 miles in near VT 107.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.4 miles (VT 107): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.7 miles (US 4; US 7 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 106.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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30.4 mi into trip|~39m in|VT 107
Take the exit onto VT 107 toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
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64.7 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|US 4; US 7 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 7 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
106.2 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Take the exit toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
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106.5 mi into trip|~2h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
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108.4 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|VT 7A; VT 313 / Vermont Route 7A
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A; VT 313 / Vermont Route 7A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Barre, VT to Arlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
30.4 mi in|~39m|via VT 107
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Main Street
41.5 mi
1h 4m
I 89
24.3 mi
28m
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi
16m
U.S. Route 4
9.3 mi
14m
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi
13m
Vermont Route 63
3.7 mi
5m
River Street
3.4 mi
5m
South Main Street
2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 41.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Arlington, VT.
1
Start on this road
172 ft·18 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft·7 sec·Prospect Street
3
Turn right onto VT 14
1.1 mi·3 min·South Main Street
4
Continue on VT 14
0.6 mi·1 min·South Barre Road
5
Turn right onto VT 63
3.7 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 63
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 89 South: White River Junction
7
Merge onto I 89
24 mi·28 min·I 89
8
Take the exit onto VT 107
0.3 mi·46 sec·VT 107
Exit 3Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
9
Turn right onto VT 107
1.7 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 107
10
Continue on VT 107
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
11
Turn slight left onto VT 107
3.4 mi·5 min·River Street
12
Continue on VT 107
6.7 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 107
13
Continue on VT 100
11 mi·16 min·Vermont Route 100
14
Merge onto US 4
9.3 mi·14 min·U.S. Route 4
15
Continue on US 4
1.2 mi·2 min·Woodstock Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 7
42 mi·1 hr 4 min·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 3Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
18
Keep slight right at fork
471 ft·14 sec
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
19
Turn straight onto VT 313
1.8 mi·2 min·Vermont Route 313
20
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A; VT 313
1.4 mi·2 min·Vermont Route 7A
Use the right lane.
21
Arrive at destination
VT 7A; VT 313
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.9 miles from Barre, VT, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barre, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barre, VT
This is one driving day of about 109.8 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Barre, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.9 mi from Barre, VT
· 1h 18m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 37.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.68 one way
$35.35 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$19.45
$38.90
premium
$4.86
$21.03
$42.05
diesel
$5.61
$24.24
$48.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.9
0
$11.53
$5.27
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.61
$4.39
EV Truck/SUV
43.9
0
$15.37
$7.03
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Barre, VT
Morning
in Barre on Saturday
Local time
9:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arlington, VT
Morning
in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
9:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
2h 45m 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 Barre, VT to Arlington, VT covers 109.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, I 89, Vermont Route 100. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.9 miles from Barre, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.68 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.4 miles (VT 107): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.7 miles (US 4; US 7 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 106.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Barre, VT to Arlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
