Trip from Barre, VT to Brandon, VT

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

58 mi

93 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 56m

10 AM

1h 46m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 55m

8 PM

1h 36m

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

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Barre, VT

Selim Karadayı

Brandon, VT

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

Traveling from Barre to Brandon covers 58 miles of Vermont countryside, making for a straightforward trip that typically takes 1 hour and 41 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the trek, which keeps the trip budget-friendly. The route transitions through the Northeast region, moving from the Barre area toward the scenic interior of the state. It is an ideal option if you are looking for a quick change of scenery without spending your entire day behind the wheel. Whether you are heading out for a short getaway or a practical relocation, this drive offers a balanced pace that fits easily into a weekend schedule.

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 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 58-mile route offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will start with about 40% of your time on the interstate, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.6 miles on I-89. As you transition away from the highway, the character of the road shifts significantly as you navigate Brandon Mountain Road and Camp Brook Road. These local stretches provide a slower, more deliberate driving pace compared to the initial highway portion. Expect the drive to feel like a blend of efficient transit and more technical local maneuvering, which helps break up the monotony of standard interstate travel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 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 early in the drive near Prospect Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 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: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Prospect Street

Turn left onto Prospect Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | VT 14 / South Main Street

Turn right onto VT 14 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

21.7 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward VT 66: Randolph

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 4 Toward VT 66: Randolph

38.8 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | Bethel Mountain Road

At end of road, turn left onto Bethel Mountain Road

Navigation decision point

40.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | VT 100 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto VT 100 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 89	15.6 mi	18m
Brandon Mountain Road	9 mi	15m
Camp Brook Road	5.6 mi	13m
Bethel Mountain Road	4.1 mi	10m
Forest Dale Road	3.8 mi	6m
Vermont Route 63	3.7 mi	5m
Gap Road	3.6 mi	6m
Pleasant Street	2.9 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 89 — 15.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Brandon, VT.

Start on this road

172 ft · 18 sec · this road

Turn left onto Prospect Street

187 ft · 7 sec · Prospect Street

Turn right onto VT 14

1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Continue on VT 14

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Barre Road

Turn right onto VT 63

3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 89 South: White River Junction

Merge onto I 89

16 mi · 18 min · I 89

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 4 Toward VT 66: Randolph

Turn right onto VT 66

2.0 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 66

Continue on VT 66

0.6 mi · 1 min · Central Street

Turn left onto VT 12

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on VT 12

1.5 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 12 South

Continue on VT 12

2.9 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Camp Brook Road Fork

288 ft · 8 sec · Camp Brook Road Fork

Continue on Camp Brook Road

5.6 mi · 13 min · Camp Brook Road

Continue on Rochester Mountain Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Rochester Mountain Road

Continue on Bethel Mountain Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · Bethel Mountain Road

At end of road, turn left onto Bethel Mountain Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Mountain Road

At end of road, turn left onto VT 100

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on VT 100

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

Turn right onto VT 73

3.9 mi · 6 min · Brandon Mountain Road

Continue on VT 73

5.1 mi · 8 min · Brandon Mountain Road

Continue on VT 73

3.6 mi · 6 min · Gap Road

Continue on VT 73

3.8 mi · 6 min · Forest Dale Road

Continue on VT 73

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Marble Street

Turn right onto VT 73

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Park Street

Continue on Park Street

446 ft · 19 sec · Park Street

Arrive at destination

Park Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required to reach your destination in under two hours, you can drive straight through or break up the 58 miles at your own pace. Keep in mind that the transition from I-89 to local roads like Brandon Mountain Road requires a shift in driving style, so stay alert as you exit the highway. Since your fuel cost is estimated at $9, it is best to fill your tank before you leave Barre to avoid searching for stations on the more rural stretches of the route. Taking advantage of the daylight hours will ensure you have the best visibility when navigating the secondary roads that define the latter half of your drive.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 29 miles from Barre, VT, or about 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.6 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 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 42m 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.

Before You Leave

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.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barre, VT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 15.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29 mi from Barre, VT · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Addison, VT

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Addison, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Addison, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brandon, VT

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.28 one way

$18.57 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$10.18	$20.35
premium	$4.83	$11.02	$22.05
diesel	$5.64	$12.89	$25.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

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. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.4	$6.09	$2.78
Efficient EV	14.5	$5.07	$2.32
EV Truck/SUV	23.2	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Barre, VT

Late night in Barre on Monday

Local time

1:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brandon, VT

Late night in Brandon on Monday

Local time

1:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Addison, VT

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 41m 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 Brandon, VT covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 89, Brandon Mountain Road, Camp Brook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29 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 $9.28 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.