Trip from Barre, VT to Newbury, VT

Drive Time

57m

Distance

36.2 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 53m ★

6 AM

0h 57m

8 AM

1h 7m

10 AM

1h 1m

12 PM

1h 0m

3 PM

1h 1m

5 PM

1h 6m

8 PM

0h 55m

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

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Barre, VT

Selim Karadayı

Newbury, VT

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Barre, VT to Newbury, VT covers 36.2 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Prospect Street, Church Street, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

18.1 miles from Barre, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 36.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Barre, VT to Newbury, VT is easy. At 57m 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 Newbury, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Prospect Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Church Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Washington Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Barre Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Orange Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
William Scott Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Scott Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Route 302	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Prospect Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

174 ft · 18 sec · the route

Turn left onto Prospect Street

187 ft · 5 sec · Prospect Street

Continue on Church Street

502 ft · 14 sec · Church Street

Turn straight onto Washington Street

1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

Continue on East Barre Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Barre Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

131 ft · 2 sec · East Barre Road

Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Barre Road

Continue on Orange Road

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Orange Road

Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway

9.6 mi · 14 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

Continue on Scott Highway

7.9 mi · 11 min · Scott Highway

Continue on Route 302

4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 302

Continue on U.S. Route 302

3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 302

Continue on Mill Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Mill Street

Continue on Mill Street

194 ft · 9 sec · Mill Street

Turn right onto Main Street North

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street North

Continue on U.S. Route 5 North

4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5 North

Continue on Main Street South

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Main Street South

Turn right onto Chapel Street

151 ft · 4 sec · Chapel Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 18.1 miles from Barre, VT, or about 28m into the drive.

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 36.2 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.1 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newbury, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

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 36.2 miles and 57m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.1 mi from Barre, VT · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, NY

18 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

Peru, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newbury, VT

The final approach into Newbury, 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 Newbury, 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

$5.79 one way

$11.59 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$6.35	$12.70
premium	$4.83	$6.88	$13.76
diesel	$5.64	$8.04	$16.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.9	$3.80	$1.74
Efficient EV	9.1	$3.17	$1.45
EV Truck/SUV	14.5	$5.07	$2.32

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Barre, VT

Late night in Barre on Monday

Local time

1:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newbury, VT

Late night in Newbury on Monday

Local time

1:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Peru, NY

18 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

1 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

57m 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 Newbury, VT covers 36.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Prospect Street, Church Street, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.1 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 $5.79 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 Newbury, VT is easy. At 57m 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 Newbury, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Barre, VT to Newbury, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.