Trip from Brandon, VT to Barre, VT

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

57.8 mi

93 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 56m

10 AM

1h 46m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 55m

8 PM

1h 36m

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

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Brandon, VT

Andrea Davis

Barre, VT

Selim Karadayı

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Brandon to Barre, this 57.8-mile journey is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, it serves as an efficient connection across the Northeast region of Vermont. You should budget about $9 for fuel, making this an affordable transit option for your itinerary. Because the total duration is well under two hours, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you have other business in the area. The route is ideal for those who prefer a quick, mixed-road experience without the hassle of a multi-day commitment.

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

28.9 miles from Brandon, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied driving experience as you navigate a mix of local routes and faster thoroughfares. Roughly 40% of your time will be spent on the highway, specifically utilizing I-89 for the bulk of your cruising. You will encounter technical segments on Brandon Mountain Road and Camp Brook Road, which contrast sharply with the 15.5-mile stretch on I-89, the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. Transitioning between these different road types keeps the drive engaging, shifting from the nuances of local surface roads to the steady pace of the interstate. It is a balanced route that requires you to stay alert as the road characteristics shift throughout the 1 hour and 40-minute duration.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 29 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 15.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VT 73 / Park Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.8 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: at 0.1 miles (VT 73 / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100 South): Navigation decision point; at 36.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | VT 73 / Park Street

At end of road, turn left onto VT 73 / Park Street

Navigation decision point

17.1 mi into trip | ~30m in | VT 100 / Vermont Route 100 South

At end of road, turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100 South

Navigation decision point

36.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Turn left toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier

52 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 6 Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

57.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Brandon, VT to Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.

Montpelier

36.1 mi in | ~1h 11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 89	15.5 mi	17m
Brandon Mountain Road	9 mi	15m
Camp Brook Road	5.6 mi	13m
Bethel Mountain Road	4.1 mi	9m
Forest Dale Road	3.8 mi	6m
Vermont Route 63	3.8 mi	5m
Gap Road	3.6 mi	6m
Pleasant Street	2.9 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 89 — 15.5 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Park Street

446 ft · 22 sec · Park Street

At end of road, turn left onto VT 73

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Park Street

Turn left onto VT 73

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Marble Street

Continue on VT 73

3.8 mi · 6 min · Forest Dale Road

Continue on VT 73

3.6 mi · 6 min · Gap Road

Continue on VT 73

5.1 mi · 8 min · Brandon Mountain Road

At end of road, turn right onto VT 73

3.9 mi · 6 min · Brandon Mountain Road

At end of road, turn left onto VT 100

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

Continue on VT 100

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto Bethel Mountain Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Mountain Road

Continue on Bethel Mountain Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · Bethel Mountain Road

Continue on Rochester Mountain Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Rochester Mountain Road

Continue on Camp Brook Road

5.6 mi · 13 min · Camp Brook Road

Continue on Camp Brook Road Fork

288 ft · 7 sec · Camp Brook Road Fork

Turn straight onto VT 12

2.9 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

Continue on VT 12

1.5 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 12 South

Continue on VT 12

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto VT 12

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Central Street

Keep slight right at fork onto VT 66

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Central Street

Continue on VT 66

2.2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 66

Turn left

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier

Merge onto I 89

16 mi · 17 min · I 89

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 6 Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

Continue on VT 63

3.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

Turn left onto VT 14

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Barre Road

Continue on VT 14

1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto Prospect Street

187 ft · 7 sec · Prospect Street

Turn right

172 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this 57.8-mile route is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily manage the entire drive in one go, as there are no mandated stops required to complete the journey. Given that you will be navigating both local roads and I-89, keep a close eye on your fuel levels before heading out to ensure you stay within your $9 estimated budget. If you prefer a calmer drive, try departing mid-morning to avoid potential commuter traffic on the interstate portion. Utilize the initial local road segments to get comfortable with the vehicle's handling before merging onto the 15.5-mile highway stretch.

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 28.9 miles from Brandon, VT, or about 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.5 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 57.8 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.9 miles or 58m 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 26m

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

Before You Leave

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 57.8 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brandon, 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 15.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.9 mi from Brandon, VT · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Addison, VT

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Addison, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Addison, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Brandon, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Barre, VT

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.25 one way

$18.51 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$10.14	$20.28
premium	$4.83	$10.99	$21.97
diesel	$5.64	$12.84	$25.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

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. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.3	$6.07	$2.77
Efficient EV	14.5	$5.06	$2.31
EV Truck/SUV	23.1	$8.09	$3.70

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Brandon, VT

Late night in Brandon on Monday

Local time

1:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barre, VT

Late night in Barre on Monday

Local time

1:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Addison, VT

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 40m 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 Brandon, VT to Barre, VT covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 89, Brandon Mountain Road, Camp Brook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.9 miles from Brandon, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.25 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.