Origin
Barre, VT
Night in Barre on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Huntington, VT
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Huntington, VT
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Barre to Huntington, you are facing a straightforward 34.1-mile journey across Vermont. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 2 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate through local roads like Prospect Street, North Main Street, and Route 62 to complete the transit. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. This drive connects two communities within the Northeast region, offering a practical way to transition between these Vermont towns.
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
17.1 miles from Barre, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between these Vermont locales. The route avoids major highways entirely, meaning you will spend zero percent of your time on high-speed interstates. Because this path consists exclusively of local roads, you should not expect any long, monotonous highway stretches. Instead, the personality of this drive is defined by its winding, hands-on nature. You will find that the road surface and character shift consistently as you navigate the local streets connecting your origin and destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Theodore Roosevelt Highway. 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 34.1 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 (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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~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
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
5
28.6 mi into trip
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~41m in
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Cochran Road
Turn left onto Cochran Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Barre, VT and Huntington, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Stowe.
Burlington
5 mi in
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~8m
Stowe
18.2 mi in
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~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 13 mi | 14m |
| Theodore Roosevelt Highway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Wes White Hill | 3.1 mi | 11m |
| Pond Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Huntington, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
9
Turn left onto VT 100
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 100
10
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on US 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
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U.S. Route 2
13
Continue on US 2
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
14
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn left onto Cochran Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cochran Road
16
Turn left onto Wes White Hill
3.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Wes White Hill
17
Continue on Pond Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Pond Road
18
Continue on Bridge Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
19
Turn left onto East Street
244 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Street
20
Turn slight left onto Main Road
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Road
21
Turn right onto Raven Ridge
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Raven Ridge
22
Turn right
321 ft
·
23 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip of just over an hour, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 34.1-mile distance without needing to plan for formal rest stops or meal breaks along the way. Given the turn-heavy profile of the route, try to depart during daylight hours to ensure you can clearly navigate the local roads safely. Because the fuel cost is a minimal $5, you do not need to worry about complex refueling logistics before you head out. Your best strategy is to keep a steady pace and stay alert for frequent turns, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be actively maneuvering for the duration of the 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 17.1 miles from Barre, VT, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 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 34.1 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.1 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barre, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 34.1 miles and 1h 2m.
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 13 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Barre, VT · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Arriving in Huntington, VT
The final approach into Huntington, 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 Huntington, 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
$5.46 one way
$10.92 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.83 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Huntington, VT
Night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
17 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
2 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 2m 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 Huntington, VT covers 34.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Theodore Roosevelt Highway, Vermont Route 62. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 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 $5.46 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 34.1 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.
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 Huntington, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Stowe.
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