Origin
Barre, VT
Morning in Barre on Saturday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Barton, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Barton, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Barre, VT to Barton, VT covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Prospect Street, North Main Street, Merchant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 48.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 48.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Prospect Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Barre, VT to Barton, VT is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barre, VT to Barton, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Merchant Street | — | — |
| Maple Avenue | — | — |
| East Montpelier Road | — | — |
| Route 14 South | — | — |
| Route 2 | — | — |
| Route 14 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Prospect Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Barton, VT.
1
Start on the route
174 ft
·
18 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
279 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Turn right onto Merchant Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Merchant Street
6
Turn straight onto Maple Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Maple Avenue
7
Continue on East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Montpelier Road
8
Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
9
Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
11
Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Vermont Route 14 North
12
Continue on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mill Street
14
Continue on Vermont Route 15 East
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
15
Turn left onto Vermont Route 16
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 16
16
Continue on Dry Pond Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Dry Pond Road
17
Continue on Glover Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Glover Street
18
Continue on Glover Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Glover Road
19
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Church Street
20
Turn right onto Village Square
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Village Square
21
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Barre, VT · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barton, VT
The final approach into Barton, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.78 one way
$15.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Barton, VT
Morning in Barton on Saturday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Hardwick, VT
24 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
1 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 15m 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 Barton, VT covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Prospect Street, North Main Street, Merchant Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 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 $7.78 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.
The drive from Barre, VT to Barton, VT is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barre, VT to Barton, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Barre, VT to Barton, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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