Origin
Orleans County, VT
Night in Orleans County on Thursday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orleans County, VT to Barre, VT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
54.8 mi
88 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orleans County, VT
Maris Uuetoa
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Trip Overview
The drive from Orleans County, VT to Barre, VT covers 54.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 South, Vermont Route 16, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.4 miles on Vermont Route 14 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 54.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 54.8 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 14 South and Vermont Route 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.4 miles on Vermont Route 14 South.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 14 South is the longest continuous segment at about 21.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 14 South and Vermont Route 16. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.5 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 91 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 South
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward VT 16: Barton, Glover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 25
Toward VT 16: Barton, Glover
5
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Orleans County, VT to Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Glover along the way.
Glover
7.8 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 South | 21.4 mi | 32m |
| Vermont Route 16 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| I 91 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Dry Pond Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Glover Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Route 5 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 15 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Montpelier Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 14 South
— 21.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans County, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on US 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Route 5
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 91 South
3
Merge onto I 91
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 91
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 25
Toward VT 16: Barton, Glover
5
Turn right onto VT 16
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Glover Road
6
Continue on VT 16
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Glover Street
7
Continue on VT 16
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Dry Pond Road
8
Continue on VT 16
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 16
9
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
10
Continue on VT 15
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mill Street
11
Turn left onto VT 15
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on VT 14
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
14
Turn left onto VT 14
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
15
Continue on VT 14
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Montpelier Road
16
Continue on VT 14
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Maple Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Merchant Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Merchant Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 302; VT 14
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on VT 14
387 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
Toward VT 14 South
20
Turn right onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
21
Turn right
172 ft
·
12 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Orleans County, VT · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Orleans County, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.71 | $19.41 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Barre on Thursday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Hardwick, VT
27 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
6 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 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 Orleans County, VT to Barre, VT covers 54.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 14 South, Vermont Route 16, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 miles from Orleans County, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.82 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 23m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.5 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Orleans County, VT to Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Glover along the way.
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