How far is Barre, VT from Barnet, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Barnet, VT is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
38.33 mi
00h 58m
Flight
23.45 mi
37.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.45 mi
Kilometers
37.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.33 mi
Kilometers
61.68 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 Barnet
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-18T23:30
Arrive Barnet
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 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
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barre
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
Groton
VT

Town in Caledonia County, Vermont

From Barre
19.1 mi
00h 29m
To Barnet
19.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 5 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Street

    153 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    40 m · 2 sec · East Barre Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2163 ft · 37 sec · East Barre Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  9. 9

    Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Scott Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Scott Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 302

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 302

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Route 302

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 302

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto I 91

    1142 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Barnet, Peacham

    1357 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bimson Drive

    117 m · 13 sec · Bimson Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1569 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Monument Circle

    53 m · 8 sec · Monument Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91
10.2 mi · 27%
William Scott Memorial Highway
9.62 mi · 25%
Scott Highway
7.89 mi · 21%
Route 302
4.73 mi · 12%
East Barre Road
2.98 mi · 8%
Washington Street
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 91

Merge slight left

9.69 mi · 00h 11m

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 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groton
00h 29m from Barre
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Partly Sunny near Barnet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 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?

Groton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Barre and 19.2 miles from Barnet.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Groton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Groton, 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 Groton.

RAIL

Montpelier station

33 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
336 Cottage St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

46 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

46 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Barnet. Straight-line distance: 23.45 mi (37.74 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Barnet

#2 Barnet

Town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States

Population1,615
Coordinates44.2970100, -72.0492600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Barnet (-72.04926, 44.29701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.33 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.02 $12.03
Premium $4.86 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $6.00 $8.10 $16.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Barre and Barnet. The current time is 23:30:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.