How far is Barre, VT from Cornwall, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Cornwall, VT is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
62.37 mi
01h 44m
Flight
38.76 mi
62.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.76 mi
Kilometers
62.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.37 mi
Kilometers
100.37 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornwall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-23T04:49
Arrive Cornwall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Waitsfield
VT

Town in Vermont

From Barre
31.1 mi
00h 52m
To Cornwall
31.2 mi
00h 52m

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
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown

    880 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Center Road

    697 ft · 18 sec · Center Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    2970 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100B

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 17

    1087 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 17

  15. 15

    Continue on Mill Brook Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17

  17. 17

    Continue on Drake Woods Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 116 Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  25. 25

    Continue on River Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · River Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ethan Allen Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1279 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Vermont Route 30

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Fisher Road

    43 m · 10 sec · Fisher Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Park Lane

    75 m · 11 sec · Park Lane

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
8.35 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 17
8.3 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 100B
7.95 mi · 13%
Main Street
6.9 mi · 11%
Mill Brook Road
5.81 mi · 9%
River Road
5.13 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

8.11 mi · 00h 09m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waitsfield
00h 52m from Barre
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Partly Sunny near Cornwall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Waitsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Barre and 31.2 miles from Cornwall.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waitsfield

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

17 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

19 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

32 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 38.76 mi (62.38 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Cornwall

Town in Vermont (United States)

Population1,198
Coordinates43.9608900, -73.2104000
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Cornwall (-73.2104, 43.96089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.68
Round trip
$17.36
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.68 $17.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.86 $10.69 $21.38
Diesel $6.00 $13.19 $26.39

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 Cornwall. The current time is 04:49:31.

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.