How far is Barre, VT from Chester, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to Chester, VT is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Chester.
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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
45.9 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
1174 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockingham Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on South Main Street
2517 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grafton Street
22 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
45.9 mi · 00h 53m
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 Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to Chester?
The road trip is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Jericho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Barre and 48.2 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barre and Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Jericho
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 Jericho.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Randolph station
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Chester. Straight-line distance: 64.71 mi (104.14 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,018 |
| Coordinates | 43.2628500, -72.5950900 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-72.59509, 43.26285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.20 | $30.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.57 | $33.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
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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