Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Photo: Selim Karadayı
The drive from Brandon, VT to Barre, VT covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Street, Marble Street, Forest Dale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.96 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
28.8 miles from Brandon, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 57.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marble Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Forest Dale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gap Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brandon Mountain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 100 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bethel Mountain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, VT and Barre, VT.
Start on Park Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
Turn left onto Marble Street
Continue on Forest Dale Road
Continue on Gap Road
Continue on Brandon Mountain Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Brandon Mountain Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 100 South
Continue on South Main Street
Turn right onto Bethel Mountain Road
Continue on Bethel Mountain Road
Continue on Rochester Mountain Road
Continue on Camp Brook Road
Continue on Camp Brook Road Fork
Turn straight onto Pleasant Street
Continue on Vermont Route 12 South
Continue on South Main Street
Turn right onto Central Street
Keep slight right to continue on Central Street
Continue on Vermont Route 66
Turn left onto I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
Continue on Vermont Route 63
Turn left onto South Barre Road
Continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 57.7 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.8 miles or 40m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barre, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brandon, 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 Brandon, VT
This is one driving day of about 57.7 miles and 1h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Brandon, VT · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
The final approach into Barre, 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 Barre, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
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: 20.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Brandon on Saturday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Barre on Saturday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
Rome, NY
29 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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