How far is Barre, VT from Benson, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to Benson, VT is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Benson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Benson.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
57 m · 8 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Barre Road
1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 63
3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63
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Take the ramp straight toward I 89 South: White River Junction
2883 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
1570 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 107
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4 West: Fair Haven
567 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
16.8 mi · 19 min · U.S. Route 4
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 22A: Fair Haven, Vergennes
1448 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 22A North
7.3 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 22A North
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Turn left onto Lake Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Lake Road
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Benson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Mostly Sunny near Benson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to Benson?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Barre and 46.1 miles from Benson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barre and Mostly Sunny near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsfield.
Randolph station
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Benson. Straight-line distance: 52.59 mi (84.64 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benson
Town in Vermont
| Population | 991 |
| Coordinates | 43.7070100, -73.3112300 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benson (-73.31123, 43.70701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.49 | $28.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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