Origin
Sutton, VT
Morning in Sutton on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sutton, 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
1h 12m
Distance
51.1 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sutton, VT
Josef Traxler
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Trip Overview
The drive from Sutton, VT to Barre, VT covers 51.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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 West, I 91, Calendar Brook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on U.S. Route 2 West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 51.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 51.1 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 2 West and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on U.S. Route 2 West.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 2 West is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 West and I 91. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.8 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.
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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 Sutton, VT to Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
16.4 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 West | 25.4 mi | 28m |
| I 91 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Calendar Brook Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Lynburke Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 14 South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Montpelier Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2 West
— 25.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutton, VT and Barre, VT.
1
Start on Burke Road
182 ft
·
12 sec
·
Burke Road
2
Turn left onto Center Street
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Street
3
Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Calendar Brook Road
4
Turn straight onto US 5
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lynburke Road
5
Continue on US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 5
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Depot Street
7
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
8
Continue on US 5
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Memorial Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 91
10
Merge onto I 91
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
12
Keep slight left at fork
211 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn left onto US 2
25 mi
·
28 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
14
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
15
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
16
Continue on US 2
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 2
17
Turn left onto VT 14
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 14 South
18
Continue on VT 14
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Montpelier Road
19
Continue on VT 14
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Maple Avenue
20
Turn straight onto Merchant Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Merchant Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 302; VT 14
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on VT 14
387 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
Toward VT 14 South
23
Turn right onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
24
Turn right
172 ft
·
12 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Sutton, VT · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 25.6 miles from Sutton, 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
$8.23 one way
$16.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Morning in Barre on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Danville, VT
26 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
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
1h 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 Sutton, VT to Barre, VT covers 51.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 2 West, I 91, Calendar Brook 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 25.6 miles from Sutton, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.8 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Sutton, VT to Barre, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
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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