Origin
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Friday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
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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 17, 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 highway-focused drive. 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.
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.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 46.6 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 17 and I 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.3 miles on Vermont Route 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
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
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Barre, VT · 36m into the drive
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.
Arriving in Bristol, VT
The final approach into Bristol, 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
$7.50 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
Late night in Bristol on Friday
Local time
4:01 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barre, VT to Bristol, VT covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 17, I 89, Vermont Route 100B. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 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 $7.50 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.
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.
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.
Between Barre, VT and Bristol, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Moretown.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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