Origin
Marshfield, VT
Late night in Marshfield on Saturday
Local time
1:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshfield, VT to Barre, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshfield, VT
Tom Fisk
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Trip Overview
The drive from Marshfield, VT to Barre, VT covers 15.7 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 2, Vermont Route 14 South, East Montpelier Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on U.S. Route 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 15.7 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 2 and Vermont Route 14 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.4 miles on U.S. Route 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 9.4 miles.
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 early in the drive near US 2 / U.S. Route 2.
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 23m drive. You will face about 5 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 (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14 South): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
VT 14 / Vermont Route 14 South
Turn left onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14 South
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Vermont Route 14 South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Montpelier Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Merchant Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 9.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on School Street
136 ft
·
10 sec
·
School Street
2
Turn left onto US 2
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
3
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
4
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
5
Continue on US 2
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 2
6
Turn left onto VT 14
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
7
Continue on VT 14
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Montpelier Road
8
Continue on VT 14
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Maple Avenue
9
Turn straight onto Merchant Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Merchant Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 302; VT 14
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on VT 14
387 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
Toward VT 14 South
12
Turn right onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
13
Turn right
172 ft
·
12 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:55 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
2 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
23m 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 Marshfield, VT to Barre, VT covers 15.7 miles and takes about 23m 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, East Montpelier 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 7.8 miles from Marshfield, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.53 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 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14 South): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Marshfield, VT to Barre, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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