How far is Barre, VT from Cambridge, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Cambridge, VT is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
52.23 mi
01h 15m
Flight
36.03 mi
57.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.03 mi
Kilometers
57.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.23 mi
Kilometers
84.05 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
26.1 mi
00h 37m
To Cambridge
26.2 mi
00h 37m

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
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto River Road

    73 m · 7 sec · River Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Governor Peck Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Governor Peck Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Governor Peck Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Governor Peck Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Browns Trace

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Browns Trace

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Browns Trace

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Browns Trace

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 15

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 15

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
28 mi · 54%
Vermont Route 15
11.3 mi · 22%
Browns Trace
5.26 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 8%
Governor Peck Road
1.44 mi · 3%
Governor Peck Highway
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 37m from Barre
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 26.1 miles from Barre and 26.2 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 36.03 mi (57.98 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Cambridge

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont

Population3,817
Coordinates44.6447700, -72.8762400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Cambridge (-72.87624, 44.64477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.00 $11.03 $22.07

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 Cambridge. The current time is 01:22:09.

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.