Origin
Montpelier, VT
Afternoon in Montpelier on Saturday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montpelier, VT to Barton, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montpelier, VT
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Barton, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Montpelier, VT to Barton, VT covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 14 North, Vermont Route 16, Dry Pond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on Vermont Route 14 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 North | 18.9 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 16 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Dry Pond Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Towne Hill Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Glover Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Glover Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 15 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 14 North
— 18.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Barton, VT.
1
Start on VT 12; US 2 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Towne Hill Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Towne Hill Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
U.S. Route 2
6
Turn left onto VT 14
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Vermont Route 14 North
7
Continue on VT 14
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Turn right onto VT 15
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mill Street
9
Continue on VT 15
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
10
Turn left onto VT 16
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 16
11
Continue on VT 16
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Dry Pond Road
12
Continue on VT 16
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Glover Street
13
Continue on VT 16
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Glover Road
14
Continue on VT 16
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn right onto Village Square
163 ft
·
3 sec
·
Village Square
16
Turn right onto US 5; VT 16
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 5; VT 16
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Montpelier, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 47.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Towne Hill Road
Turn right onto Towne Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
4
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Village Square
Turn right onto Village Square
Navigation decision point
4
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 5; VT 16 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 5; VT 16 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Barton, VT
Afternoon in Barton on Saturday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Hardwick, VT
24 mi in
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 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 16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
48 mi in 1h 16m, mostly highway — 18.9 mi of that is on Vermont Route 14 North.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on Vermont Route 14 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 14 North and Vermont Route 16. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Montpelier, VT to Barton, VT is easy. At 1h 16m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles (Towne Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on Vermont Route 14 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles (Towne Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barton, VT before heading back.
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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