Origin
Barre, VT
Evening in Barre on Thursday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Orleans County, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Orleans County, VT
Maris Uuetoa
Trip Overview
The drive from Barre, VT to Orleans County, VT covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 14 North, Vermont Route 16, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on Vermont Route 14 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 55.1 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 14 North and Vermont Route 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.9 miles on Vermont Route 14 North.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 14 North is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 14 North and Vermont Route 16. You will hit about 11 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 55.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 47 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
|
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 North
6
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26
Toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
5
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 North | 18.9 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 16 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| I 91 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Dry Pond Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 14 South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| U.S. Route 5 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Glover Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 15 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 14 North
— 18.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Orleans County, 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
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Turn right onto Merchant Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Merchant Street
6
Turn straight onto VT 14
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Maple Avenue
7
Continue on VT 14
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Montpelier Road
8
Continue on VT 14
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
9
Continue on VT 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
11
Turn left onto VT 14
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Vermont Route 14 North
12
Continue on VT 14
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto VT 15
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mill Street
14
Continue on VT 15
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
15
Turn left onto VT 16
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 16
16
Continue on VT 16
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Dry Pond Road
17
Continue on VT 16
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Glover Street
18
Continue on VT 16
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Glover Road
19
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 91 North
20
Merge onto I 91
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 91
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 26
Toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
22
Keep slight right at fork
292 ft
·
7 sec
23
Turn straight onto US 5; VT 58
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Route 5
24
Arrive at destination
US 5
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from Barre, VT · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orleans County, VT
The final approach into Orleans County, 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
$8.87 one way
$17.74 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
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
Orleans County, VT
Evening in Orleans County on Thursday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Hardwick, VT
28 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
6 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 23m 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 Orleans County, VT covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 14 North, Vermont Route 16, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 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 $8.87 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 55.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 47 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Barre, VT to Orleans County, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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