Origin
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Monday
Local time
1:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Milton, VT
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
53.1 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
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
Milton, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit through Vermont, this 53.1-mile drive from Barre to Milton is an efficient choice. The journey typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel covers the trip comfortably. Navigating this route involves a combination of Vermont Route 62, I-89, and Vermont Route 289 to reach your destination. Because the distance is relatively short and the route is well-connected, you can easily complete the drive in one go without feeling rushed. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection within the Northeast region that gets you where you need to be with minimal logistical planning.
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
26.5 miles from Barre, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 74% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm on I-89, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.7 miles. The drive begins on local connections like Route 62 before transitioning into the interstate system that makes up the bulk of your travel time. As you approach the final leg of the journey, you will exit the main interstate to utilize Vermont Route 289. Expect a consistent, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroads adventure, as the infrastructure is designed for steady movement across the region.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 27.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 289. 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 53.1 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
33 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
7
43.5 mi into trip
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~57m in
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VT 2A / Colchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A / Colchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Barre, VT and Milton, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Williston.
Burlington
5 mi in
|
~8m
Williston
33 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 27.7 mi | 32m |
| Vermont Route 289 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Middle Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| East Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 27.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Milton, 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
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
9
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
11
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
12
Continue on VT 117
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
13
Turn right onto VT 289
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
14
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on VT 2A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto East Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Road
17
Continue on Middle Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Middle Road
18
Continue on River Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
19
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over an hour, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure schedule. You won't need to worry about complex refueling stops given the modest $9 fuel requirement, but it is always wise to check your levels before hitting the interstate. Because this is a direct, highway-heavy route, try to avoid peak commuting hours if you prefer a quieter drive. With zero planned stops included in the itinerary, you can easily pull off the highway at your own discretion if you need a break. A specific tip for this route: keep an eye on your GPS as you transition from I-89 onto Vermont Route 289 to ensure you don't miss your exit during the final phase of your trip.
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 26.5 miles from Barre, VT, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.7 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 53.1 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.5 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milton, 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.
+
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 53.1 miles and 1h 17m.
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 27.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Barre, VT · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milton, VT
The final approach into Milton, 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 Milton, 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
$8.50 one way
$17.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| premium | $4.83 | $10.09 | $20.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Milton, VT
Late night in Milton on Monday
Local time
1:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
27 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
3 degrees cooler 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 Milton, VT covers 53.1 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 I 89, Vermont Route 289, 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 26.5 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 $8.50 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 53.1 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 Milton, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Williston.
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