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Trip from Barre, VT to Brookfield, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

15.3 mi

25 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

Downtown Barre, VT, VT

Barre, VT

Selim Karadayı

Downtown Brookfield, VT, VT

Brookfield, VT

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

Barre, VT to Brookfield, VT is 15.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Stone Road and Vermont Route 63, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop that doesn't demand much time or resources, making it ideal for a spontaneous drive or a brief exploration between destinations. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward connection without extensive travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Stone Road 4.9 mi 12m
Vermont Route 63 3.7 mi 5m
I 89 3.5 mi 4m
South Main Street 1.1 mi 3m
South Barre Road 0.6 mi 1m
Vermont Route 64 0.5 mi <1m
Prospect Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Stone Road — 4.9 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

172 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Prospect Street

187 ft · 7 sec · Prospect Street
3

Turn right onto VT 14

1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
4

Continue on VT 14

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Barre Road
5

Turn right onto VT 63

3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 89 South: White River Junction
7

Merge onto I 89

3.5 mi · 4 min · I 89
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 5 Toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
9

Keep slight left at fork onto VT 64

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Vermont Route 64
10

Turn right onto Stone Road

4.9 mi · 12 min · Stone Road
11

Turn left

33 ft · 2 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.8 — 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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | VT 14 / South Main Street

Turn right onto VT 14 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | VT 63 / Vermont Route 63

Turn right onto VT 63 / Vermont Route 63

Navigation decision point

6
9.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 5 Toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
4
9.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | VT 64 / Vermont Route 64

Keep slight left at fork onto VT 64 / Vermont Route 64

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.46 one way

$4.93 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.71 $5.42
premium $4.86 $2.93 $5.86
diesel $5.61 $3.38 $6.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.61 $0.73
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.34 $0.61
EV Truck/SUV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Barre, VT

Afternoon in Barre on Saturday

Local time

3:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookfield, VT

Afternoon in Brookfield on Saturday

Local time

3:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

7 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

29m 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?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Stone Road, including the longest uninterrupted section of 4.9 miles, before transitioning to Vermont Route 63 and I-89. The profile suggests a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more winding local roads. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you navigate from the initial road to the state routes and interstate.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Stone Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 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 15.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.8 miles (VT 63 / Vermont Route 63): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Barre, VT to Brookfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williamstown along the way.

Williamstown

9.7 mi in | ~15m

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 29m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on Stone Road. 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 (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (VT 63 / Vermont Route 63): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brookfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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