How far is Barnet, VT from Montpelier, VT?

The driving distance from Barnet, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.74 mi
00h 58m
Flight
26.15 mi
42.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.15 mi
Kilometers
42.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.35 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Barnet
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnet
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Montpelier
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnet
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cabot
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Barnet
23.3 mi
00h 29m
To Montpelier
15.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barnet and Montpelier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barnet and Montpelier.

  1. 1

    Start on Anderson Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Anderson Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Monument Circle

    42 m · 6 sec · Monument Circle

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    1569 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bimson Drive

    117 m · 9 sec · Bimson Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 91

    1056 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier

    1029 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2 West

    25.6 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  9. 9

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  10. 10

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  15. 15

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnet and Montpelier.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2 West
25.6 mi · 66%
I 91
10.2 mi · 26%
U.S. Route 2
7.11 mi · 18%
River Street
1.21 mi · 3%
High Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Berlin Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2 West

Turn right onto U.S. Route 2 West

25.6 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cabot
00h 29m from Barnet
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barnet and Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barnet to Montpelier?

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cabot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Barnet and 15.5 miles from Montpelier.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barnet and Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.

Stop Ideas Near Cabot

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cabot, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cabot.

RAIL

Montpelier station

29 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Randolph station

60 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnet and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 26.15 mi (42.09 km).

Barnet

#1 Barnet

Town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States

Population1,615
Coordinates44.2970100, -72.0492600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Montpelier

#2 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson Street (-72.049493, 44.297)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnet and Montpelier. The current time is 03:53:40.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.