How far is Barre, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Burlington, VT is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
45.17 mi
00h 48m
Flight
40.03 mi
64.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.03 mi
Kilometers
64.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.17 mi
Kilometers
72.7 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-23T03:27
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Barre
22.6 mi
00h 24m
To Burlington
22.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    85 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2503 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    38.3 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington

    1203 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Williston Road

    1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
38.6 mi · 85%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 10%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Williston Road
0.38 mi · 1%
US 2 West
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

38.3 mi · 00h 45m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 24m from Barre
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Barre and 22.6 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 40.03 mi (64.42 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

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 Barre and Burlington. The current time is 03:27:55.

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.