Origin
Orange, VT
Late night in Orange on Saturday
Local time
12:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, 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
12m
Distance
6.5 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, VT
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Barre, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orange, VT to Barre, VT covers 6.5 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Barre Road, William Scott Memorial Highway, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on East Barre Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 6.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Barre Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 302 / East Barre Road.
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 12m 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 2.6 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles (North Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.5 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.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 302 / East Barre Road
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / East Barre Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North Main Street
Turn sharp left onto North Main Street toward VT 14 South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Toward VT 14 South
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Barre Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| William Scott Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Orange Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Barre Road
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on US 302
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Scott Memorial Highway
2
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Orange Road
3
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Barre Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 302
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Barre Road
5
Continue on US 302
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Barre Road
6
Continue on US 302
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
7
Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
316 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
Toward VT 14 South
8
Turn right onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
9
Turn right
172 ft
·
12 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
12:57 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
12m 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 Orange, VT to Barre, VT covers 6.5 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Barre Road, William Scott Memorial Highway, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from Orange, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.05 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 12m 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 2.6 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles (North Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.5 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Orange, 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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