Origin
Barre, VT
Night in Barre on Thursday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Hyde Park, VT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
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
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barre, VT to Hyde Park, VT covers 39.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Waterbury Stowe Road, Laporte Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Barre, VT to Hyde Park, VT covers 39.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 39.8 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
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
18.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
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 Hyde Park, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Stowe.
Burlington
5 mi in
|
~8m
Stowe
18.2 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 13 mi | 14m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Laporte Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Waterbury Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 15 West | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Vermont Route 100 Bypass | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Hyde Park, 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
·
41 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
9
Turn right onto VT 100
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
10
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterbury Stowe Road
11
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterbury Road
12
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
14
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pucker Street
15
Continue on VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pucker Street
16
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Laporte Road
17
Continue on VT 100 ALT
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 100 Bypass
18
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100
169 ft
·
3 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 West
19
Continue on VT 15; VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
20
Enter roundabout onto Church Street
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
Church Street
21
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Church Street
22
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Barre, VT · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hyde Park, VT
The final approach into Hyde Park, 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
$6.41 one way
$12.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Hyde Park, VT
Night in Hyde Park on Thursday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
15 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 Hyde Park, VT covers 39.8 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, Waterbury Stowe Road, Laporte Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 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 $6.41 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 39.8 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 Hyde Park, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Stowe.
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