Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
The drive from Barre, VT to Brandon, VT covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Prospect Street, South Main Street, South Barre Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.01 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29 miles from Barre, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 58 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Barre Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 63 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 89 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VT 66 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 66 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Brandon, VT.
Start on the route
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Continue on South Barre Road
Turn right onto Vermont Route 63
Take the ramp straight toward I 89 South: White River Junction
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward VT 66: Randolph
Turn right onto Vermont Route 66
Continue on Central Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Continue on Vermont Route 12 South
Continue on Pleasant Street
Keep slight right to continue on Camp Brook Road Fork
Continue on Camp Brook Road
Continue on Rochester Mountain Road
Continue on Bethel Mountain Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethel Mountain Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
Turn right onto Brandon Mountain Road
Continue on Brandon Mountain Road
Continue on Gap Road
Continue on Forest Dale Road
Continue on Marble Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Continue on Park Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 58 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29 miles or 50m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brandon, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Barre, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 58 miles and 1h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Barre, VT · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
The final approach into Brandon, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brandon, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.01 one way
$18.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $10.18 | $20.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Barre on Saturday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Brandon on Saturday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
Rome, NY
29 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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