Trip from Middlebury (village), VT to Barre, VT

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

58.1 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

Downtown Middlebury (village), VT, VT

Middlebury (village), VT

Matt Barnard

Downtown Barre, VT, VT

Barre, VT

Selim Karadayı

Trip Overview

The drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Barre, VT covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maple Street, Middle Seymour Street, Seymour Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.30 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

29.1 miles from Middlebury (village), VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 58.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Barre, VT is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Barre, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maple Street Unavailable Refreshing
Middle Seymour Street Unavailable Refreshing
Seymour Street Unavailable Refreshing
Elm Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Pleasant Street Unavailable Refreshing
River Road Unavailable Refreshing
South 116 Road Unavailable Refreshing
Stony Hill Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Maple Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury (village), VT and Barre, VT.

1

Start on the route

95 ft · 12 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Maple Street

518 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street
3

Continue on Maple Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Maple Street
4

Continue on Middle Seymour Street

518 ft · 26 sec · Middle Seymour Street
5

Turn right onto Seymour Street

354 ft · 14 sec · Seymour Street
6

Continue on Elm Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Elm Street
7

Turn left onto North Pleasant Street

2.7 mi · 4 min · North Pleasant Street
8

Turn right onto River Road

5.1 mi · 8 min · River Road
9

Continue on South 116 Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
10

Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road
11

Continue on West Street

0.6 mi · 56 sec · West Street
12

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
13

Continue on East Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Street
14

Continue on Rockydale Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rockydale Road
15

Continue on North 116 Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · North 116 Road
16

Turn right onto Drake Woods Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Drake Woods Road
17

Continue on Vermont Route 17

8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17
18

Continue on Mill Brook Road

5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road
19

Continue on Vermont Route 17

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Vermont Route 17
20

Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 17

243 ft · 9 sec · Vermont Route 17
21

Turn slight left onto Main Street

4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
22

Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
23

Continue on Vermont Route 100B

7.9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 100B
24

Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

0.5 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 2
25

Turn slight right

144 ft · 6 sec
26

Turn straight onto Center Road

240 ft · 6 sec · Center Road
27

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 21 sec
28

Merge slight left

7.9 mi · 9 min
29

Take the exit slight right toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre

0.6 mi · 1 min · VT 62: Berlin, Barre
30

Continue on Vermont Route 62

1.3 mi · 1 min · Vermont Route 62
31

Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62

3.1 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 62
32

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
33

Continue on North Main Street

387 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street
34

Turn right onto Prospect Street

187 ft · 7 sec · Prospect Street
35

Turn right

174 ft · 13 sec
36

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 29.1 miles from Middlebury (village), VT, or about 42m into the drive.

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 58.1 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.1 miles or 42m 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 12m

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 Middlebury (village), 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 Middlebury (village), VT

This is one driving day of about 58.1 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middlebury (village), 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.1 mi from Middlebury (village), VT · 42m into the drive

Downtown Peru, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, NY

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

Peru, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Middlebury (village), 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

$9.30 one way

$18.60 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $10.19 $20.39
premium $4.83 $11.04 $22.09
diesel $5.64 $12.91 $25.82

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: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.4 0 $6.10 $2.79
Efficient EV 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32
EV Truck/SUV 23.2 0 $8.13 $3.72

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

Middlebury (village), VT

Late night in Middlebury (village) on Monday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barre, VT

Late night in Barre on Monday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Peru, 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

Same local time

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

Temperature spread

3 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 25m 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 Middlebury (village), VT to Barre, VT covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Middle Seymour Street, Seymour Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 miles from Middlebury (village), VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.30 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.
The drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Barre, VT is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Barre, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Middlebury (village), VT to Barre, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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