Origin
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Friday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Colchester, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward, sub-one-hour commute through the heart of Vermont, the 45.7-mile connection from Barre to Colchester is an efficient choice. Expect to spend about 51 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget is quite manageable, with estimated fuel costs coming in at just $7 for the entire journey. Navigating this route involves sticking to local roads like Prospect Street, North Main Street, and Route 62 rather than major interstates. It is a practical, no-fuss transit between these two Northeast locations that gets you to your destination quickly and economically.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the Vermont landscape. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate monotony; instead, you will experience a more technical pace on local thoroughfares. The road profile is consistent, characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. Because there are no designated stops scheduled along the way, the drive maintains a steady, continuous rhythm from start to finish. You should feel prepared for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes maneuvering over cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Prospect Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Barre, VT to Colchester, VT is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barre, VT to Colchester, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Route 62 | — | — |
| I 89 North | — | — |
| US 2 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| Route 117 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Prospect Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on the route
174 ft
·
18 sec
·
the route
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 North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 62
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
7
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
32 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 2: Richmond, Williston
9
Turn right onto West Main Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn right onto River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
11
Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
12
Continue on River Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
13
Turn right onto Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 289
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Road
15
Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto East Road
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Road
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Barre, VT · 25m 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 22.9 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colchester, VT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Colchester, VT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.36 one way
$14.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 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 | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
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
Colchester, VT
Late night in Colchester on Friday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Bolton, VT
23 mi in
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
51m 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 Colchester, VT covers 45.7 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Prospect Street, North Main Street, Route 62. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 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 $7.36 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.
The drive from Barre, VT to Colchester, VT is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barre, VT to Colchester, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Barre, VT to Colchester, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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