Origin
Lincoln, VT
Late night in Lincoln on Monday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, VT to Barre, VT
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
35.7 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
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6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Barre, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion across Vermont, the 35.7-mile trek from Lincoln to Barre is a manageable day trip that takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. You will navigate a mix of roads, primarily utilizing Lincoln Gap Road, Vermont Route 63, and a segment of I-89. With a modest fuel budget of about $6, this route is an efficient way to travel between these two Northeast locations. Since the drive is short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward transition as you move through the Vermont landscape, keeping your travel plans flexible and simple.
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
17.9 miles from Lincoln, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning from local lanes to a more conventional interstate experience. About 39% of your journey is spent on the highway, balancing technical driving with faster stretches. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period covering 7.7 miles on Lincoln Gap Road, which sets the tone for the initial phase of your trip. As you move toward the I-89 portion, the character of the road shifts, providing a contrast between quieter local routes and the steady pace of the interstate. You can expect a varied experience behind the wheel that keeps the drive engaging without being overly taxing.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Gap Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in near Covered Bridge Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (Covered Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Covered Bridge Road
Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn left toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
6
29.9 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
5
35.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Lincoln, VT to Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
26.1 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Gap Road | 7.7 mi | 16m |
| Vermont Route 63 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 89 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 12A | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Warren Mountain Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 64 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Roxburry Mountain Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Brook Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Gap Road
— 7.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on Quaker Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Quaker Street
2
Turn slight left onto East River Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
3
Continue on Lincoln Gap Road
7.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Lincoln Gap Road
4
Turn straight onto VT 100
343 ft
·
6 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
5
Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Covered Bridge Road
6
Continue on Covered Bridge Road
168 ft
·
8 sec
·
Covered Bridge Road
7
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto Flat Iron Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Flat Iron Road
9
Turn right onto Brook Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Brook Road
10
Turn right onto Roxburry Mountain Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Roxburry Mountain Road
11
Continue on Warren Mountain Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Warren Mountain Road
12
Turn left onto VT 12A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Roxbury Road
13
Continue on VT 12A
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 12A
14
Turn right onto Lovers Lane
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lovers Lane
15
Continue on VT 64
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 64
16
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
17
Merge onto I 89
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 89
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
19
Continue on VT 63
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 63
20
Turn left onto VT 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Barre Road
21
Continue on VT 14
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
22
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
23
Turn right
172 ft
·
12 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this route is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily make the trip in one go, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before setting out is always wise given the $6 estimated cost. Pay attention to the transitions between Lincoln Gap Road and the interstate, as speed limits and road conditions will change quickly. Being prepared for the shift from winding local roads to the busier I-89 will make your navigation much smoother. Use the time saved on this quick 35.7-mile drive to enjoy your arrival in Barre without the fatigue of a long-distance haul.
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 17.9 miles from Lincoln, VT, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 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 35.7 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.9 miles or 39m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barre, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lincoln, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lincoln, VT
This is one driving day of about 35.7 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lincoln, 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 Lincoln Gap Road for about 7.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Lincoln, VT · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
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
$5.71 one way
$11.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| premium | $4.83 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Monday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
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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
14 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 10m 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 Lincoln, VT to Barre, VT covers 35.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Gap Road, Vermont Route 63, I 89. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Lincoln, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.71 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 10m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (Covered Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lincoln, VT to Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
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