Origin
Cabot, VT
Late night in Cabot on Friday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cabot, VT to Barre, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cabot, VT
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Barre, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Vermont’s Northeast region, the 20.2-mile connection between Cabot and Barre is a straightforward choice. Expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your journey will primarily utilize U.S. Route 2, Vermont Route 14 South, and Route 215 South. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is a highly economical route for a short-distance commute. Whether you are traveling for business or local exploration, the route's brevity offers significant flexibility for your schedule. It is a practical, efficient path that bridges these two Northeast towns without any unnecessary detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive is characterized by a high 72% share of main road travel, ensuring a consistent pace throughout the trip. You will encounter a mix of thoroughfares, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 9.7 miles on U.S. Route 2. As you transition between the secondary routes and the primary highway segments, the driving experience remains steady rather than technical. The road feel is geared toward efficiency, allowing you to cover the distance quickly while staying on major arteries. Expect a predictable drive that prioritizes direct movement over winding backroads, keeping your time on the road to a minimum.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 9.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,055 ft
603 ft
Total Climb
124 ft
Total Descent
577 ft
Highest Point
1,055 ft
Elevation Range
453 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and Vermont Route 14 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near VT 14 / Vermont Route 14 South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14 South): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
VT 14 / Vermont Route 14 South
Turn left onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14 South
Navigation decision point
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Vermont Route 14 South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Route 215 South | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Montpelier Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Cabot Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Merchant Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 9.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on VT 215
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on VT 215
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 215 South
3
Continue on VT 215
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabot Road
4
Turn slight right onto US 2
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
5
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
6
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
7
Continue on US 2
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 2
8
Turn left onto VT 14
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
9
Continue on VT 14
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Montpelier Road
10
Continue on VT 14
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Maple Avenue
11
Turn straight onto Merchant Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Merchant Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 302; VT 14
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on VT 14
387 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
Toward VT 14 South
14
Turn right onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
15
Turn right
172 ft
·
12 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Friday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 Cabot, VT to Barre, VT covers 20.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 2, Vermont Route 14 South, Route 215 South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Cabot, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 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.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14 South): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cabot, VT to Barre, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 603 ft to 1,055 ft elevation with about 124 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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