How far is Barre, VT from Cabot, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to Cabot, VT is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Cabot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Cabot.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
57 m · 10 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
85 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1037 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street
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Turn straight onto Maple Avenue
1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
1.5 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2
2.9 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
6.8 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Cabot Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cabot Road
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Continue on Route 215 South
2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 215 South
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Cabot.
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.
U.S. Route 2
Continue on U.S. Route 2
6.75 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Partly Sunny near Cabot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to Cabot?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Barre and 10.1 miles from Cabot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barre and Partly Sunny near Cabot.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Littleton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 16.96 mi (27.29 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cabot
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,433 |
| Coordinates | 44.4014500, -72.3123200 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cabot (-72.31232, 44.40145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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