Origin
Barre, VT
Afternoon in Barre on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Bristol, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Bristol, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barre, VT to Bristol, VT covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 17, I 89, Vermont Route 100B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on Vermont Route 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 17 | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| I 89 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 100B | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Mill Brook Road | 5.8 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| North 116 Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Drake Woods Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 17
— 8.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Bristol, VT.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
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 US 302; VT 14
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto VT 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 62
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
7
Merge onto I 89
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
9
Turn left onto Center Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Center Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 2
11
Turn right onto VT 100B
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 100B
12
Continue on VT 100
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Vermont Route 100 South
13
Continue on VT 100
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto VT 17
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Vermont Route 17
15
Continue on VT 17
5.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Mill Brook Road
16
Continue on VT 17
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 17
17
Continue on VT 17
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Drake Woods Road
18
Turn left onto VT 17; VT 116
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North 116 Road
19
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
20
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
21
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
VT 17; VT 116
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Barre, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$15.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.92 | $17.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Bristol, VT
Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
3 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 17m 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?
46.6 mi in 1h 17m, mostly highway — 8.3 mi of that is on Vermont Route 17.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Vermont Route 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 17 and I 89. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 46.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Barre, VT and Bristol, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Moretown.
Burlington
5 mi in
|
~8m
Moretown
13.3 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting 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 17m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Vermont Route 17. 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: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, VT before heading back.
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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