How far is Barre, VT from Craftsbury, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Craftsbury, VT is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.14 mi
00h 59m
Flight
31.04 mi
49.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.04 mi
Kilometers
49.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.14 mi
Kilometers
56.56 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Craftsbury
Sat, May 30, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Sat, May 30, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-05-30T04:21
Arrive Craftsbury
Sat, May 30, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Woodbury
VT

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

From Barre
17.6 mi
00h 29m
To Craftsbury
17.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph N
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1037 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Merchant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Maple Avenue

    1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 14 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 14 South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  10. 10

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

    1396 ft · 37 sec · U.S. Route 2

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 North

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    2689 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Wolcott Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    2518 ft · 44 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Craftsbury Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Eligo Lake Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 14

    1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 14

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Craftsbury Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Craftsbury Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Creek Road

    91 m · 8 sec · Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Town Garage Road

    13 m · 3 sec · Town Garage Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Garage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 54%
Craftsbury Road
4.51 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 14 South
2.47 mi · 7%
Eligo Lake Road
1.91 mi · 5%
South Craftsbury Road
1.77 mi · 5%
East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 14 North

Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North

18.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbury
00h 29m from Barre
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Barre and Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Craftsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Barre and 17.6 miles from Craftsbury.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Barre and Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Craftsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbury

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

54 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Craftsbury. Straight-line distance: 31.04 mi (49.96 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Craftsbury

Town in Vermont

Population1,170
Coordinates44.6367200, -72.3726100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Craftsbury (-72.37261, 44.63672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Barre and Craftsbury. The current time is 04:21:38.

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.