Origin
Barre, VT
Evening in Barre on Thursday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Sutton, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Sutton, VT
Josef Traxler
Trip Overview
This straightforward 51.4-mile drive from Barre to Sutton, Vermont, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 12 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it’s an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes U.S. Route 2 and I-91, with a significant portion on highways, suggesting a mostly efficient journey. You won't need an overnight stay for this short distance, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The drive offers a practical way to travel between two points within the state.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route on faster roads like U.S. Route 2 and I-91. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.7 miles on U.S. Route 2, so expect periods of consistent travel. While the profile indicates a highway focus, there will be transitions to local roads like Calendar Brook Road as you near your destination. The character of the drive is likely to be efficient, with opportunities for steady progress across Vermont's landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and I 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.1 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): 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
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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
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
41.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
5
43.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Barre, VT to Sutton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burke along the way.
Burke
41.7 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 | 28.7 mi | 34m |
| I 91 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Calendar Brook Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| Lynburke Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 14 South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Montpelier Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Merchant Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 28.7 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Sutton, 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
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 2
11
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
12
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
13
Continue on US 2
26 mi
·
29 min
·
U.S. Route 2
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 91
15
Merge onto I 91
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
17
Turn right onto US 5
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Memorial Drive
18
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
19
Continue on US 5
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Depot Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Turn straight onto US 5
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lynburke Road
22
Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Calendar Brook Road
23
Turn slight right onto Center Street
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Center Street
24
Turn right onto Burke Road
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
Burke Road
25
Arrive at destination
Burke Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Barre, VT · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sutton, VT
The final approach into Sutton, 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
$8.27 one way
$16.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.10 | $18.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.84 | $19.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Sutton, VT
Evening in Sutton on Thursday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Danville, VT
26 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
2 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 12m 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 Sutton, VT covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 2, I 91, Calendar Brook Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 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 $8.27 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 is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.1 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Barre, VT to Sutton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burke along the way.
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